Iron Man
Der Eiserne Mann
This mysterious pig iron pillar in Swisttal, Germany, does not rust despite centuries of weathering.

šŸ“œ Mysterious pig iron pillar in a German forest, known as 'der Eiserne Mann' in German.
šŸ” It remarkably does not rust despite centuries of weathering and exposure to the elements.

Why Go

šŸ—æ Witness a centuries-old iron pillar that defies rust
šŸŒ³ Explore a unique landmark within a storybook German forest
šŸ“œ Discover its medieval ironworking origins and mysterious tales
šŸ”¬ Intrigued by its metallurgical mystery
šŸš¶ Find it at the meeting point of several walking trails

Tips

šŸ“ Located in Kottenforst-Ville Nature Park.
ā³ The pillar has stood in the forest since the early 18th century, previously marking a village boundary.

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