Telecommunication Tower of US-Forces Heidelberg, Military communication tower in Heidelberg, Germany.
The concrete communication tower reaches a height of 102 meters on the Königsstuhl mountain, providing signal coverage across the region.
Constructed in the 1950s at 80 meters and later extended, this tower supported US Forces communications during the Cold War period in Germany.
The structure represents the lasting influence of American military presence in post-war Germany through its technological infrastructure development.
The tower currently transmits three analog FM radio channels and serves as a microwave communication point for Deutsche Telekom operations.
The facility combines both military heritage and civilian telecommunications functions, marking a transition in its operational purpose over time.
Location: Heidelberg
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 49.40240,8.73296
Latest update: March 10, 2025 08:27
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