Stählibuckturm, Observation tower in Thundorf, Switzerland.
Description
The Stählibuckturm is a steel lattice structure rising 26.8 meters high on a wooded rise near Thundorf. The construction features 148 steps that lead up to a viewing platform where you can see across the surrounding landscape.
History
The tower was built in 1908 and sits on a ridge shaped by ancient glacier movements during the ice age. The location had been valued as a viewing point long before the steel structure was constructed there.
Culture
The name comes from the Stählibuck hill where the tower stands, a location long familiar to the region. Today visitors and hikers gather at the top to enjoy the views and use the spot as a meeting place.
Practical
The tower is open at all times and free to visit. Parking spaces and barbecue facilities are located near the base, making it a good spot for a casual visit or picnic.
Did you know?
On clear days, visitors can see across multiple countries from the platform, stretching from Vorarlberg through the Swiss Alps to the German Black Forest. This far-reaching view makes each visit feel special and shows the geographic diversity of the wider region.
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