Wilhelmsfeld is a state-certified climatic health resort in the hills of the southern Odenwald, between 260 and 533m above sea-level.

Wilhelmsfeld was established in 1710, when Johann Wilhelm, prince-elector of the Electorate of the Palatinate, granted five farmers from the Steinach river valley the right to settle there.

The sickle and the handaxe represent agriculture and forestry, the most important industries in Wilhelmsfeld in the 19th century.

The doctor, poet, and Philippine national hero, José Rizal, spent an important part of his life in Wilhelmsfeld.

He stayed several months in 1886 with the Protestant pastor Ullmer's family, while he practiced medicine at the university eye clinic in Heidelberg.