Fernmeldeturm Hoherodskopf, Telecommunications tower in Schotten, Germany.
Fernmeldeturm Hoherodskopf is a concrete broadcasting tower standing 144 meters tall on its namesake mountain, transmitting radio and mobile phone signals. It was built at an elevation of about 763 meters and operates as a transmission facility for various communication services.
The Deutsche Bundespost built this tower from 1976 to 1977 to replace an older steel lattice tower that previously occupied the site. The new concrete structure was designed to provide improved transmission capacity and more reliable broadcasting infrastructure.
The tower serves as a visible landmark for the region and has shaped the Vogelsberg landscape for decades. Locals use it as an orientation point when navigating the surrounding area.
The tower is not open to the public and is accessible only to maintenance staff for operational work. Its location at an elevated position makes it visible from many points across the surrounding area.
Until 2008, this tower held the distinction of being the tallest structure in the Vogelsberg region, until two wind turbines surpassed its height. Despite this shift, it remains an important visual anchor in the landscape.
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