Richterhöhe, Protected monument summit in Salzburg, Austria.
The Richterhöhe reaches an elevation of 507 meters on Mönchsberg mountain, featuring defensive walls and three medieval towers: Josefsturm, Michaelsturm, and Bertholdsturm.
The fortification complex was constructed in 1906 and named after Eduard Richter, a geographer, historian, and alpinist who lived in Salzburg from 1871 to 1886.
An orientation stone installed in 1908 displays visible mountain peaks from the summit and includes a movable protractor for navigation purposes.
Visitors can access multiple hiking trails around Richterhöhe, offering views of Hohensalzburg Fortress, Leopoldskron Castle, and the Salzach Valley.
Since 2008, local scout groups maintaining the towers have planted grapevines at Richterhöhe to revive the ancient wine-growing tradition of Salzburg.
Location: Salzburg
Elevation above the sea: 507 m
Part of: Mönchsberg
GPS coordinates: 47.79350,13.04040
Latest update: March 24, 2025 20:21
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