Fernmeldeturm Hohe Wurzel, Telecommunications tower in Taunusstein, Germany
Fernmeldeturm Hohe Wurzel is a concrete tower standing 133 meters tall, built on the summit of Hohe Wurzel mountain at 615 meters elevation. The structure carries broadcasting equipment that transmits television and radio signals across the Rhine-Main region.
The current concrete tower was built in 1983 and replaced an older lattice mast that had previously handled broadcasting for the region. This replacement allowed for improved transmission capacity to meet growing demands as broadcasting technology advanced.
The tower shapes the landscape of the region and serves as a landmark visible from many surrounding areas. People throughout the area use its silhouette for orientation when traveling through the countryside.
The tower sits on a mountaintop and is clearly visible from the surrounding landscape, though it is not open for direct public access. The best views of the structure come from hiking trails that pass through the area.
The antenna setup on the tower allows multiple independent broadcasting networks to transmit simultaneously from the same location. This makes the facility an efficient central hub for the entire region, coordinating diverse program offerings.
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