Hof 1

Hof 1 is a communications tower standing in the Waldstein area of Franconia. It transmits broadcasting and telecommunications signals to serve communities across northern Bavaria.

Construction began in the latter half of the 1900s when Germany was expanding its telecommunications network nationwide. The Deutsche Bundespost built it to ensure signal coverage reached this mountainous area.

The tower marks how technology became part of the forest landscape over time. People moving through the region encounter it as a familiar landmark that has shaped local communication for decades.

The tower is located in open landscape and visible from several vantage points in the surrounding area. You can approach it from various directions depending on which trails or roads you use in the region.

From its location, the tower offers unexpected views across the Fichtel Mountains landscape that many visitors overlook as they pass by. It serves as an unintended landmark for anyone exploring the forest trails in the area.

GPS coordinates: 50.12680,11.84520

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:04