Sender Eifel-Bärbelkreuz, Radio transmission tower in Hellenthal, Germany
Description
Sender Eifel-Bärbelkreuz is a concrete radio tower located in the Zitterwald forest region near Hellenthal. The structure rises prominently above the surrounding landscape and functions as a broadcast transmission point for the Eifel area.
History
The tower was built in 1985 and replaced earlier broadcast facilities at this location. It has served as a transmission point for radio services in the region since its completion.
Culture
The tower distributes multiple radio programs, including WDR 5, WDR 3, WDR 2, and Deutschlandfunk Kultur, maintaining communication links across the Eifel region.
Practical
The facility is located in a rural forest area and is best reached via main roads through the region. The site is not open to public access, though it may be visible from hiking trails in the surrounding area.
Did you know?
The transmission facility receives its name from the Bärbelkreuz peak, located 1.1 kilometers away, and operates at one of the highest points in the Rhineland.
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