Hohwacht

The reinforced concrete tower rises 20 meters into the sky at an elevation of 780 meters, offering views of the Mittelland and Aaretal regions.

Built in 1911, the tower replaced a wooden structure from 1886 and functioned as part of a fire signal network for transmitting alerts across the canton.

The tower holds status as a Swiss cultural property of cantonal significance, representing early 20th-century architectural engineering in the Bern region.

Visitors can climb 70 steps to the first platform, 21 stairs to the second level, and 14 rungs to reach the highest observation point.

A panoramic table at the observation deck identifies 150 mountain peaks visible from the tower, spanning from the Jura mountains to the Alps.

Location: Reisiswil

Inception: 1911

Elevation above the sea: 780 m

Made from material: reinforced concrete

Part of: list of cultural properties in Reisiswil

Address: Hochwacht 20, 4919 Reisiswil 4919 4919

GPS coordinates: 47.16612,7.83288

Latest update: March 21, 2025 12:13