CONFLUENCE--Moselle-Rhine
Posted by: MAGEpirate
N 50° 21.901 E 007° 36.391
32U E 400893 N 5580144
This Waymark is a famous confluence of the Moselle River with the Rhine, known as the "Deutsches Eck" and marked by a special historic memorial park
Waymark Code: WM30W7
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 01/21/2008
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This Waymark is at a famous confluence of the Moselle River with the Rhine, known as the "Deutsches Eck" which means "German Corner." This confluence is marked by a special historic memorial park near the center of old city Koblenz. It also marks the beginning of the specially preserved corridor, the Rheintal, recognized as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage landscape.
The coordinates of this waymark bring you to a set of steps leading up to a monument to Kaiser Wilhelm, which was erected in 1897. It towers over the surrounding park, and today serves as a reminder of the unity of the German state. The best view of the river confluence can be seen from the very top of the monument, which can be reached by a series of stairs winding to an overlook on the top.
Parking Coordinates: N50 21.769 E7 36.126
Trailhead Coordinates: n 50° 21.847 E 7°36.337
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