Brühlsbacher Warte, Medieval watchtower in Wetzlar, Germany
The Bruhlsbacher Warte is a cylindrical stone tower that rises approximately 18 meters high and forms a slender silhouette with a diameter of about 4 meters. The climb leads over two dozen steps to an elevated entrance, from which visitors gain views over the surrounding landscape.
The watchtower originated in the 14th century as a defensive post along trade routes, but was destroyed in 1391 and lost its original function. After more than 500 years, a reconstruction in 1912 reimagined it as an observation point, a purpose that has shaped the structure until today.
The tower has remained a reference point for generations of people in the area and carries the name of a nearby school. This connection shows how historical structures are still woven into the life of the community today.
The best access is via the parking area near the sports field or the nearby youth hostel, from where the climb is easily manageable. The immediate surroundings on Stoppelberg hill offer good orientation and connect to a wider network of walking routes linking other local destinations.
Local residents have given the structure the nickname 'The Pencil' because of its slender, straight form that rises sharply from Stoppelberg hill. You hear this name repeatedly from people familiar with the area when they refer to the tower and its surroundings.
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