📜 Mysterious pig iron pillar in a German forest, known as 'der Eiserne Mann' in German. 🔍 It remarkably does not rust despite centuries of weathering and exposure to the elements. # Why Go 🗿 Witness a centuries-old iron pillar that defies rust 🌳 Explore a unique landmark within a storybook German forest 📜 Discover its medieval ironworking origins and mysterious tales 🔬 Intrigued by its metallurgical mystery 🚶 Find it at the meeting point of several walking trails # Tips 📍 Located in Kottenforst-Ville Nature Park. ⏳ The pillar has stood in the forest since the early 18th century, previously marking a village boundary.