Gugel Tower, Wooden observation tower in Herrischried, Germany.
The Gugel Tower rises 30 meters above the ground, providing views of the Black Forest region from its observation platform.
The Schwarzwaldverein organization established this observation point to enhance tourism access to the natural landscapes of the Black Forest.
The tower represents the German tradition of creating elevated viewpoints throughout the Black Forest for nature observation and outdoor recreation.
Visitors reach the tower through a network of marked hiking trails that connect to various points in the Herrischried area.
The structure combines traditional wood construction methods with modern safety standards to create an observation point at coordinates 47.6792503, 8.0226011.
Location: Herrischried
Height: 30 m
Made from material: wood
Operator: Schwarzwaldverein
GPS coordinates: 47.67926,8.02257
Latest update: October 24, 2025 18:52
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