Schelborn: Village History and Nature

St. Mary’s Church: The residents of Schelborn raised funds and built the church in 1883. It was extended in 1949 and extensively renovated around the turn of the millennium.

St. Martin’s procession: In Schelborn, the St. Martin’s procession regularly takes place around 11 November.

Wayside shrine: South of Schelborn, there is a 16th-century wayside shrine shaped like a ladle.

Fragment of a wayside cross: A fragment of a wayside cross from the 18th century is located on the village road in Schelborn.

Wayside cross from 1717: A niche-type wayside cross dating from 1717 stands in the cemetery on the extension of the village road in Schelborn.

Königssee: Near Oberdürenbach lies Königssee, a former basalt quarry that filled with groundwater and has become a nature reserve for fauna and flora. It is located along the Vulkanpark Brohltal/Laacher See route.

Cycling route: The moderately difficult “Gut Schirmau – from Weibern” cycling route is 32.0 kilometres long and passes through Schelborn.

Hiking connection: The Schelborn, Blasweiler Weg stop is located on the Eifelleiter hiking route and is served by route 811.

Village History and Historical Testimonies

Schelborn’s cultural character is expressed in various forms. The historical testimonies are spread across the church, the village road, the cemetery and the area south of Schelborn. St. Mary’s Church represents a building history linked to the commitment of the residents and comprising several stages of development over time. This is complemented by smaller historical testimonies along the village road and at the cemetery. The wayside shrine, fragment of a wayside cross and niche cross differ in form, date of origin and location.

The St. Martin’s procession also adds its own distinctive note. Its regular date around 11 November gives Schelborn’s cultural calendar a clear seasonal connection.

Nature Around Schelborn

Königssee offers a different perspective from the cultural sites in the village. Its origins as a former basalt quarry and its subsequent filling with groundwater connect the site’s geological past with its present significance for fauna and flora. As a nature reserve along the Vulkanpark Brohltal/Laacher See route, it represents a landscape aspect that extends beyond the immediate history of the village. At the same time, its geographical location is clear: Königssee lies near Oberdürenbach.

Cycling and Hiking as Different Planning Options

Its classification as moderately difficult and its length of 32.0 kilometres provide two concrete points of reference for planning your day. The route is also important: it passes through Schelborn, but this should not be taken to imply a specific starting or finishing point in the village.

The hiking connection is different. The Schelborn, Blasweiler Weg stop is located on the Eifelleiter trail and is served by route 811.

More places in the Brohltal: Weibern, Hohenleimbach, Spessart and Kempenich.

To the overarching travel overview: Brohltal.