Glückaufturm, Observation tower in Oelsnitz, Germany.
The steel framework tower extends 36 meters into the sky, featuring nine observation platforms connected by winding staircases with 138 steps.
The tower opened in November 2000, constructed by Stahlbau Weischlitz following designs from Leipzig architecture firm Bernd Sikora.
The tower structure mirrors traditional mining headframes, connecting the modern structure to the regional mining heritage of Erzgebirge.
Visitors can access multiple viewing platforms throughout the ascent, with orientation panels at the top identifying points across the landscape.
The structure earned recognition through the BDA Prize Sachsen in 2001, weighing 81.7 tons and requiring 62.3 cubic meters of concrete for its foundation.
Location: Oelsnitz, Erzgebirge
Inception: 2000
Height: 36 m
GPS coordinates: 50.72630,12.68760
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:10
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