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Bachtel Tower, Communication and observation tower in Hinwil, Switzerland.

The steel lattice tower rises 75 meters into the sky, featuring an observation deck at 30 meters height with panoramic mountain views.

The current structure, built in 1986, replaced two previous towers: a wooden one from 1873 and a steel construction from 1893.

The observation deck includes an illustration by Paul Thalmann depicting the names and locations of surrounding peaks in the Swiss Alps.

Visitors can reach the observation platform through an internal stairway, which remains open during daylight hours throughout the year.

The tower serves dual purposes as both a Swisscom telecommunications facility and a public viewing point over the Zürcher Oberland region.

Location: Hinwil

Location: Zürich

Height: 75 m

Made from material: steel

Operator: Swisscom

Website: https://bachtelkulm.ch/erholung-erlebnis/bachtelturm

GPS coordinates: 47.29472,8.88625

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:21

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