Hagberg Tower, Wooden observation tower in Horlachen, Germany
Hagberg Tower is a wooden structure standing 23 meters tall on a concrete foundation in the Swabian-Franconian forest region. Its crown-shaped top contains viewing platforms that give visitors a full panoramic perspective of the surroundings.
The original tower was built in 1901 and required rebuilding before World War I due to deterioration. During the war, the military used it as a reconnaissance station.
The tower serves as a gathering place for hikers passing through the area and reflects how communities create access points to local nature. Its platforms are maintained by a hiking association that values such structures as part of the region's outdoor identity.
The tower opens from Easter through October on weekends and holidays, and is accessible via a walking path through the forest. A car park sits about 500 meters away, and the internal stairs are manageable for most visitors.
On clear days visitors can spot distant cities like Stuttgart, Heilbronn, and Crailsheim from the platform far below the horizon. This far-reaching view is one reason the location was chosen for the tower.
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