Himmelsleiter, Wooden observation platform in Schrems, Austria.
The Himmelsleiter rises 19.5 meters high through 58 pairs of spruce trunks, leading to a 33-meter-long viewing platform in the Hochmoor Nature Park.
The viewing tower, completed in 2002, was designed by Viennese architect Manfred Rapf and constructed by Graf-Holztechnik company from Horn.
The structure received recognition through the Lower Austrian Timber Construction Prize, demonstrating excellence in regional architectural design and construction methods.
Visitors can access the Himmelsleiter through a paved path from April to October, while winter closure extends from November through March.
The construction combines 108 steel steps with wooden pressure beams and steel tension rods between the trunks to ensure stability at high elevations.
Location: Schrems
Height: 19.5 m
Made from material: wood
GPS coordinates: 48.79770,15.09540
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:42
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