Kaiserstein
Hiking Highlight
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The Kaiserstein, in front of which you stand here in the middle of the Lehwald, was built in 1987 as a memorial to the first German emperor. The inscription has weathered over the years and shows the following:
W.I.
1797-1897
March 22
Since Kaiser Wilhelm I had already died nine years ago, a commemoration was probably held on the occasion of his 100th birthday.translated by
•July 11, 2020
Kaiserstein on the occasion of the 100th birthday of Emperor Wilhelm I.
he was revered for many years after his death.
W.I. means Wilhelm I.translated by•November 24, 2020
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