Dronketurm, Stone observation tower in Schalkenmehren, Germany.

Dronketurm is a 10.5-metre-high stone tower on the Mäuseberg, built from 1900 to 1902 as a memorial to Adolf Dronke. Its lower section is hexagonal and tapers to about half its height, above which it becomes round. Inside, an open round arch leads to a metal spiral staircase with over 20 steps turning left to an intermediate level, then 23 steps turning right to the viewing platform at 9.5 metres.

The Dronketurm was built between 1900 and 1902 as a memorial to Adolf Dronke, founding chairman of the Eifelverein, the association established in 1888. The natural-stone tower is a protected monument, and a memorial plaque with a relief portrait by sculptor Louis Heitsch sits above its entrance.

The tower serves as a landmark where locals and visitors gather during hikes through the volcanic landscape, carrying the name of a 19th-century figure important to regional exploration efforts. It functions today as a meeting point that connects people to the surrounding natural environment.

The tower is freely accessible throughout the year with no restrictions, making it an easy destination for hikers passing through the area. The staircase is straightforward to climb and does not require special equipment or fitness, allowing visitors of various abilities to reach the top.

Only two of the three maars are visible from the platform: the Gemündener Maar, 166.5 m below, and the Weinfelder Maar. Bronze plaques on the parapet point out near and far targets by direction.