Spitzestein, Mountain peak in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Germany
The Spitzenstein mountain rises to 417 meters above sea level, featuring a steel observation tower that provides views over the Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
The mountain site contained one of the 61 stations of a 700-kilometer telegraph line constructed between Berlin and Trier at the end of the 18th century.
The mountain stands as a central point in the Hunsrück region, where traditional wine production and regional storytelling maintain strong connections to local heritage.
The new 15.75-meter steel observation tower, completed in 2020 at a cost of 135,000 euros, replaced a previous wooden structure affected by fungal growth.
The tower features an adjustable replica of a wing telegraph at its top, demonstrating historical communication methods used in the region.
Location: Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
GPS coordinates: 50.12855,7.69491
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:50
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