Humberg Tower

Humberg Tower is a sandstone observation tower rising 35.77 meters on a hill near Kaiserslautern, with 162 steps climbing to a viewing platform. From the top, you see across the Palatinate Forest and over the surrounding city.

The tower was completed in 1900 by architect Ludwig Ritter von Stempel after local citizens organized funding for the project. This partnership between community and design produced a structure that still defines the region today.

The tower reflects how people at the turn of the 20th century wanted to mark their connection to the landscape through grand structures. Visitors experience a moment of local pride expressed in stone.

Start your visit from Bremerhof, where you will find parking and a restaurant with outdoor seating. The marked hiking paths make the walk to the tower straightforward and enjoyable for most visitors.

The tower was built from sandstone quarried directly from the Humberg hill itself, creating a natural harmony between structure and landscape. This tight connection between material and place gives the building a distinctive character that visitors often notice immediately.

Location: Kaiserslautern

Height: 35.77 m

Made from material: sandstone

GPS coordinates: 49.41500,7.78000

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:03