Wetzstein, Mountain summit in Thuringia, Germany
Wetzstein is a mountain summit in southeastern Thuringia reaching approximately 793 meters in elevation. The terrain features several hiking routes to the peak, with the Kurfürstenstein Hütte mountain hut positioned nearby to serve visitors.
The mountain served as a surveillance post from 1983 for East German military forces monitoring air activity across a wide region. This military purpose ended with the collapse of the East German state.
The Altvaterturm tower, constructed in 2004, replicates a historical structure that previously stood on Praděd mountain in the Czech Republic until 1959.
The summit is accessible via several marked hiking routes suited to different fitness levels. Visitors should plan for solid footwear and weather protection, as conditions can change quickly.
The summit features a viewing tower that replicates a historical structure from Praděd in neighboring Czechoslovakia that vanished in 1959. Underground Cold War military facilities remain visible beneath the surface today.
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