Leuchtturm Bunthäuser Spitze, Wooden lighthouse in Wilhelmsburg, Germany.
Leuchtturm Bunthäuser Spitze is a green-painted hexagonal wooden structure standing about 7 meters tall with white protective stripes. Iron external stairs lead to an observation platform where visitors can survey the surrounding Elbe landscape.
The structure was built in 1913 to guide ships at the point where the Elbe River divides into two waterways. It remained in operation as a navigation aid until 1977, when it was decommissioned.
The structure takes its name from Bunthäuser Spitze, the peninsula where it stands, and is now recognized by many as a landmark of the Elbe landscape. Visitors can discover it while walking and understand how vital such lighthouses were for river navigation.
The structure is accessible via the Bunthäuser Wanderweg trail, a popular walking route in the area with clear signage. Visitors can arrive by bus or ferry and should wear sturdy footwear, as the path passes through natural areas.
Today the structure measures river water levels instead of guiding ships, providing important data for Elbe monitoring. This transformation shows how historical structures adapt their function to modern needs.
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