Zeppelindenkmal, Monument in Trebur, Germany

The Zeppelin Monument stands near the Rhine River and was built from solid rubble stones with an inscription commemorating a historic landing event. The structure occupies a location with direct views across the river and surrounding landscape.

The monument was inaugurated on 4 August 1909, the first anniversary of the emergency landing, by the Geinsheim community in a small ceremony with those involved in the long-distance test flight. Count Zeppelin had set off that morning in LZ 4 from Friedrichshafen; a motor defect forced him down at Kornsand at 17:24. Local farmers helped lighten the ship by 1,270 kg, and it resumed at 22:22.

Local farmers left their field work to help unload the LZ 4 during the 1908 emergency landing, and five people had to leave the ship. The memorial was dedicated on 4 August 1909, the first anniversary, by the community of Geinsheim for those involved in the long-distance test flight. Its plain stone tablet reveals the reason for its construction only on close inspection.

The memorial is easily accessible via pathways along the Rhine riverbanks and offers open views of the river from its location. Visitors can arrive on foot and explore the surrounding area comfortably.

The monument includes a built-in resting bench where visitors can sit and reflect on aviation advancement. The bench provides a natural vantage point overlooking the Rhine and surrounding landscape.