Transmission site Landespolizeidirektion Karlsruhe, Police telecommunications facility on Lerchenberg hill, Wildberg, Germany
The transmission site on Lerchenberg hill near Wildberg is a police telecommunications facility with an 81-meter tower equipped with shortwave aerials. It provides radio coverage across much of Baden-Württemberg to support regional emergency services and law enforcement communications.
The facility was built to secure emergency communications for police, fire services, and disaster response in the region. It developed as part of Germany's distributed infrastructure for coordinating response forces across Baden-Württemberg.
The transmission site represents German engineering excellence in telecommunications, integrating advanced technology with practical infrastructure requirements for public safety.
The site has underground tunnels with vehicle access points that allow emergency responders to reach the facility. Visitors can view the exterior, though access to secure areas is restricted for safety reasons.
Located 20 kilometers west of Stuttgart, this transmission site maintains continuous communication capabilities for emergency services throughout the Black Forest region.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
