Aussichtsturm Petersboden, Wooden observation tower in Rorbas, Zürich, Switzerland
The Petersboden observation tower reaches a height of 25 meters and features a viewing platform accessible through 137 stairs and an intermediate landing.
Builder Walter Egg-Gattiker constructed the tower in 1978 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his construction company's establishment.
Three panoramic information boards at the viewing platform provide details about the surrounding landscape, including views of the Rhine River and the Alps.
Visitors can reach the tower through a 15-minute walk on a maintained hiking trail from the parking area at the highest point of Alte Bütbergstrasse.
The tower offers views of Buchberg and Teufen villages to the north, while the southern perspective reveals the Alpen farm and parts of Bülach city.
Location: Zürich
Made from material: wood
GPS coordinates: 47.54010,8.55482
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:04
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