Leopold-Figl-Warte, Protected observation tower on Tulbinger Kogel, Austria.
The Leopold-Figl-Warte is a concrete observation tower located on Tulbinger Kogel at 494 meters elevation. The structure was built in 1967 and offers expansive views from this elevated position across the surrounding landscape.
A lookout was first built on the Tulbinger Kogel in 1897 at the expense of the Österreichischer Gebirgsverein, replacing an older viewing frame; its top platform still gave a wide view in 1906. The present tower, named after Leopold Figl, was built in 1966/67 to a design by Clemens Holzmeister in reinforced concrete.
The tower is named after Leopold Figl, Austrian chancellor from 1945 to 1953 and foreign minister who signed the 1955 State Treaty. The site lies on the Voralpen-Weitwanderweg and the Großen Tullnerfelder Rundwanderweg, so long-distance hikers pass it regularly.
The walk from Berghotel Tulbingerkogel to the tower takes about ten minutes and follows marked hiking trails. Driving to the hotel reduces the walking distance and allows access to various surrounding paths.
The 1897 predecessor was funded by the Österreichischer Gebirgsverein and replaced an older viewing scaffold; its top platform still gave a wide view in 1906. The present tower stands on the Voralpen-Weitwanderweg and the Großen Tullnerfelder Rundwanderweg, and the southern view is largely blocked by tall trees.
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