Luitpold tower, Observation tower on Weißenberg mountain, Merzalben, Germany.
The red sandstone Luitpold Tower rises 34.6 meters above the Palatinate Forest, featuring 184 steps leading to an observation platform at 28.5 meters elevation.
The Gräfenstein Conservation Society initiated the tower construction in 1895, completing it in 1909 at a cost of 23,000 gold marks with support from Prince Regent Luitpold.
The tower contains 12 orientation plaques on its platform identifying 457 landmarks across Palatinate, Baden-Württemberg, French Alsace, and Saarland regions.
Visitors can reach the tower via the L496 road between Johanniskreuz and Leimen, with free parking available near the base of the structure.
The tower includes a fireplace room at its base and features an oriel window with a resting bench halfway up the staircase for visitors.
Location: Merzalben
Height: 34.6 m
Made from material: sandstone
GPS coordinates: 49.25261,7.82564
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:39
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