Rhein-Weser-Turm, Wooden observation tower in Kirchhundem, Germany.
Rhein-Weser-Turm is a wooden observation tower on the Westerberg hill in the Rothaar Mountains, built on a base of local porphyry stone. The structure stands 24 meters tall and an interior staircase leads visitors up to an open viewing platform at the top.
The tower was built in 1932 as a shelter for forest workers and hikers in the Rothaar Mountains. During the Second World War, it was used as a fire observation post under American military control.
The name of the tower refers to the watershed between the Rhine and Weser rivers, which runs directly beneath it. A restaurant on the ground floor has welcomed hikers for decades, making this a natural meeting point on the mountain.
The tower sits at the junction of several hiking trails, including the Rothaarsteig long-distance route, and is well signposted. The climb to the platform involves a wooden staircase, so sturdy footwear is a good idea before setting out.
The ground floor houses a civil registry office where couples can hold their wedding ceremony on the mountaintop. This draws people looking for a ceremony in an open, natural setting far from the usual town hall.
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