Mehlsack, Stone watchtower in Ravensburg, Germany.
The Mehlsack is a round fortified tower at the southeastern edge of Ravensburg's old town, standing 51 meters tall with a white plaster finish. The structure shows typical features of a medieval defense installation with thick stone walls and an accessible platform at the top.
The tower was built in 1425 and served as part of the city's defense system, monitoring the neighboring Veitsburg grounds. Until the 1600s, the watchtower played an important role in local power struggles.
The name Mehlsack refers to the tower's use for storing grain during Ravensburg's medieval trading period. Visitors can see how the building remains connected to the city's commercial traditions and daily life.
Visitors can climb the tower using the staircase from Marktstrasse near the Rutenbrunnen fountain and reach the observation platform. The path upward is of moderate difficulty, and the platform offers wide views over the city and surrounding area.
On clear days, the platform offers views reaching the Lake Constance and the Alps, spanning across several national borders. This panorama connects regional and international landscapes in a single view.
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