Lothurm, Wooden observation tower in Lamboing, Switzerland
The Lothurm stands 25 meters tall with a viewing platform at 20 meters, constructed entirely from Douglas fir trunks and black pine decking.
Built between June and September 2003, the tower commemorates the devastating storm Lothar of December 1999, which felled over 10 million trees in Switzerland.
The tower construction incorporated local woodworking techniques and displayed sponsor names on each of its 99 steps, representing community involvement.
The tower remained accessible until August 2013, when structural damage from a severe storm led to its permanent closure and subsequent dismantling in spring 2014.
The structure utilized FSC-certified wood from the municipal Malewagwald forest and was built without chemical treatments or weather protection.
Location: Plateau de Diesse
Location: Bern
Made from material: wood
GPS coordinates: 47.13530,7.19420
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:14
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