Pelzerturm, Former observation tower in Aachen Forest, Germany
Pelzerturm was an observation tower in Aachen Forest standing 42 meters tall with a viewing platform at 27 meters high. The structure had a rectangular base built from quarry stone and featured a double staircase inside.
An earlier wooden structure was replaced by this stone building in 1899, modernizing the site. During World War II it served as an observation post until American forces destroyed it in 1944.
The name honors Ludwig Pelzer, a former mayor of Aachen who shaped the city's development and growth. Visitors today can sense the connection between local leadership and the forest landscape that surrounds this spot.
The tower site sits in Aachen Forest at about 358 meters elevation and is marked today only by scattered stone remains on the ground. It is reachable via Merlepützweg and offers convenient access for forest walkers.
A branch of a meteorological observatory with an English weather station operated at the tower's base until 1945. This facility tracked the region's climate and contributed to early weather forecasting efforts.
Location: Aachen
Official opening: July 14, 1899
Elevation above the sea: 358 m
GPS coordinates: 50.73470,6.07306
Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:02
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