Seeking shelter

n November 30, 1860, a heavy storm broke out. Arnold Rouillon was on his way from his hometown Eys to the village Wahlwiller when a thunderstorm broke out and sheltered from the storm under the oak tree. It hadn't many leaves on its branches, it was already autumn.
Arnold Rouillon was struck by a bolt of lightning under the tree and died almost instantly.

There once was an oak tree here, called the King of the Kruisberg, almost 350 years old. It must have been the tree under which Arnold Rouillon sought protection. The tree I often take photos of is less than 35 years old. On the memorial stone next to the cross (both are next to the oak) there is a German text commemorating the fatal accident.

You can sit comfortably on the bench that is also near the oak. You can see as far as Ubachsberg. The bench is a resting point for cyclists and walkers, provides protection from the bright sun in the summer and blocks the wind with leaves in the spring and autumn.