Moritzberg-Tower, Observation tower in Haimendorf, Röthenbach an der Pegnitz, Germany.
The Moritzberg Tower stands 30 meters tall on the summit plateau of Moritzberg mountain at 603.5 meters above sea level, constructed from solid stone materials between 1910 and 1911.
Originally built as a Bismarck tower and later renamed Hindenburg tower after World War I, the structure was officially inaugurated on November 14, 1911, with construction costs totaling 40,000 marks.
The tower represents early 20th century Bavarian regional identity and serves as a cultural monument reflecting the historical developments and architectural traditions of the Franconian Alb region.
The tower opens on Sundays with admission fees of 2 euros for adults and 50 cents for children, while group visits require key collection from the local beautification association via email reservation.
Since 1952, the observation tower has functioned simultaneously as a radio transmission station supporting Bavarian broadcasting services, amateur radio relays, and emergency communication systems for the Nuremberg area.
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