Schlossberg Tower, Observation tower on Schlossberg hill, Freiburg, Germany
The 35-meter steel and glass tower rises above the city, providing views of Freiburg, the Black Forest hills, and the Rhine Valley below.
Built in 2002 through public donations, the tower forms part of the Schlossberg hill development project, with contributor names displayed on its steps.
The tower functions as a central meeting point where residents and visitors gather to observe seasonal changes across the Breisgau region landscape.
Visitors can reach the tower via the Schlossberg Railway or by climbing 251 steps known as Salzbüchsletreppe from the Kanonenplatz starting point.
The structure combines modern architectural elements with traditional materials, standing 200 meters above Freiburg's city center at coordinates 47.995068, 7.8619543.
Website: http://de.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?ID=s0028463
GPS coordinates: 47.99507,7.86195
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:07
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