Bleialf transmitter

The Bleialf transmitter is a 224 meter tall steel-tube mast on the Schwarzer Mann peak that broadcasts television and FM radio signals across western Germany. The structure is stabilized by steel cables that create its distinctive appearance on the mountainside.

The transmitter was built to improve radio and television coverage in this mountainous region and continued a tradition of broadcasting infrastructure in the area. The peak location was chosen for its ability to reach signals across the surrounding valleys effectively.

The facility takes its name from the nearby village of Bleialf and has become a visual landmark in the Schnee Eifel mountain range for generations. People in surrounding towns recognize the mast from afar as a symbol of connectivity in this remote region.

The transmitter sits atop the Schwarzer Mann peak at about 700 meters elevation in a remote part of the Schnee Eifel mountains. Access to the facility itself is restricted as it is an active broadcasting station, but hiking trails and viewpoints are available nearby.

The mast stands on the Schwarzer Mann peak, whose name comes from its dark forested slopes. From this elevation, visitors can see across the entire Schnee Eifel mountain range on clear days.