Fernmeldeturm Großhau, Communication tower in Hürtgenwald, Germany
The Fernmeldeturm Großhau is a 121-meter concrete tower rising above the forested Eifel landscape and used for telecommunications. The structure stands in a region known for its dense forests and proximity to the Belgian border.
The area saw intense fighting between German and American forces in the Hürtgen Forest during 1944. The conflict lasted roughly three months and left a lasting mark on the region.
The area remains connected to recent history and shapes how people understand this region today. Visitors encounter memorials and a museum that reveal how deeply the 1944 war events marked this place.
The structure itself is not open to the public, but the surrounding forests have a network of walking paths. The trails lead to various memorials and museums that document the area.
Its location close to the Belgian border makes this point a key telecommunications hub for the region. Proximity to multiple countries also played a strategic role during the war.
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