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The water tower built in 1906 on the Höllberg near Wöllstein is considered a landmark of the place. The listed tower was restored in 2025. It is a popular meeting point and picnic area and is located on the Küstenweg Rheinhessen hiking trail.
The Settlement Stone About 7000 years ago, humans already settled here. They lived in so-called longhouses, which served as living space, storage, and stabling all at once. This stone was created in memory of the archaeologically proven oldest settlers of Westhofen. Also, pay attention to the inscription on the plate donated by Mr. Hilgert. The inscription on the plate reads: Here, the first farmers and livestock breeders of the Neolithic era, Band Ceramic and Hinkelsteinkultur settled about 7000 years ago. In one…
The door frame of the private property Zuckerberg 26 dates from the year 1612. At this time Ingelheim was under the government of the Electorate of the Palatinate. The door frame is no longer in its original position today Place, but probably belonged to the Electoral Palatinate Schaffnerei, which in the area of former Aula regia (throne hall) had been built. The Schaffnerei was the seat of the government administrator, who in Ingelheim Represented the interests of the Electoral Palatinate. Under the Ingelheim taxes to the Kur- pfalz were…
The so-called "Mistkaut" between Nierstein and Nackenheim in the middle of the vineyards on the "Roten Hang", is located directly on the "RheinTerrassenWeg" and the "Butttenmännie-Wanderweg". The relic of earlier times from agriculture and viticulture was once used as a temporary storage for manure. Today, wine tastings and festivals are held there. It takes its name from a rock niche (Kaut) in the Rotliegende. This was created by mining rock gravel (Kummer), which was used as fertiliser. Because of its high potash content, the…
The ferry connection to Mittelheim was first documented in 1348. During the time of the Kurpfalz, there was a regular ferry service conducted by the Weinheim ferry community. The whole village was involved in this. For the crossing, there were two flat ferries for transporting carts and a small boat for passengers. Daily, six men went on Fahr . At sunrise, three ferrymen crossed the Rhine and stayed in Mittelheim, ensuring that there was always a ferry ready at each bank of the Rhine. The fare for the crossing was received by the ferrymen as…
The farm shop offers a selection of freshly harvested as well as storable fruits. Which fruits are currently ripe can be seen at any time on the homepage. In addition, the range includes numerous products made with care from our own production, including jams, jellies, syrups, juices, pure apple juices, spirits, strawberry punch, and fruit secco. The offering is complemented by selected products from local farmers. Right next to the farm shop is a self-service booth that allows for the purchase of selected products even outside regular…
First mentioned in 1413 and thus the oldest mill in Monsheim. The mill was converted into an electricity plant in 1900. The first electric current in Monsheim was produced here. The landowner at this time was Hermann Finger. A special feature of the mill was the historical boundary between Monsheim and Kriegsheim, which ran right through the middle of the estate. Since about 1920, the mill has been owned by the Milch family, who successfully run a restaurant and wine-growing business here. Text taken from the Monsheim tour with kind…
The viewpoint offers a beautiful view of the old quarry and its water surface. This is now an important retreat for the flora and fauna along the hiking trail. The lookout point is connected to the Hiwweltour Eichelberg via a short access path. There is a bench for resting.