Schänzel Tower, Observation tower in Gommersheim, Germany.
The sandstone Schänzel Tower rises 13 meters high on the Steigerkopf, featuring an octagonal design with two distinct sections and narrow windows throughout its structure.
Built in 1874, the tower commemorates Prussian soldiers who fought in the Battle of Trippstadt on July 13, 1794, during which they faced defeat against French forces.
The name derives from a small fieldwork constructed by Prussian forces, reflecting the military heritage of Rhineland-Palatinate through its architectural preservation.
Visitors can climb internal stairs to reach the observation platform, which provides views of the surrounding Palatinate Forest, subject to tree growth conditions.
The structure stands as the highest-positioned tower within the Palatinate Forest mountain range, marking an exclave of the Gommersheim municipality.
Location: Gommersheim
Height: 13 m
Made from material: sandstone
GPS coordinates: 49.29810,8.02722
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:35
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