Ödenturm, Stone watchtower in Geislingen an der Steige, Germany
The Ödenturm stands 33.4 meters high on a mountain spur, featuring thick foundation walls of 2.5 meters and an internal wooden staircase leading to the top.
Built between 1150 and 1250 during the Staufer period, the tower initially protected Helfenstein Castle and later served as a fire watchtower for Geislingen from 1552.
The name derives from the German word 'öde', reflecting its solitary position above the city, where it remains a central landmark of Geislingen's heritage.
Visitors can access the tower from May through October on Sundays between 10 AM and 5 PM, with no entrance fee but optional donations accepted.
The tower survived five lightning strikes throughout its history, including a tragic incident in 1669 when a tower keeper lost his life during a summer storm.
Location: Geislingen an der Steige
Height: 33.4 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 48.61250,9.84944
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:16
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