Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Eckkopf Tower

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 93,850 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Eckkopf Tower

Eckkopf Tower, Steel observation tower in Deidesheim, Germany.

Eckkopf Tower is a 25-metre tubular steel observation tower on the 516-metre Eckkopf hill in the Palatine Forest, 3.6 km west-northwest of Deidesheim. Its square-plan structure is partly clad in wood, and a six-flight steel staircase with wooden steps leads over three intermediate landings and two platforms to the observation deck at 541 metres, reached by 107 steps.

The first tower, built in 1891, collapsed in a storm in 1920. The second, a wooden structure erected by the newly formed Deidesheim municipality in 1973, was destroyed by arson on 5 January 1975. The current steel-and-wood tower was funded by insurance and donations and opened on 26–27 July 1975, when over 2,000 people attended and poet Paul Tremmel recited a festive poem.

The tower takes its name from the hill where it stands and serves as a gathering point for hikers from the surrounding area. On weekends, visitors can enjoy a small inn near the structure, run by local volunteers from Deidesheim.

The tower stands 70 m west of the 516 m summit, about 3.6 km west-northwest of Deidesheim's centre, and is reached by marked hiking trails. The steel staircase with wooden steps has 107 steps, three intermediate landings and two intermediate platforms up to the observation deck at 541 m. The inn below the tower opens only on some weekends and public holidays, run by local clubs on dates drawn by the Deidesheim collective municipality.

The site was visited in 1982 by German Federal President Karl Carstens, who stopped here during his hiking tour across the country. Carstens used such walks to connect with the nation's landscapes.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,850 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
Height
25 m
GPS coordinates
49.41610,8.13815
Latest update
October 26, 2026 05:20
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Eckkopf Tower - Steel observation tower in Deidesheim, Germany » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.