Pöhlberg Observation Tower, Observation tower on Pöhlberg Mountain, Annaberg-Buchholz, Germany
The white tower stands 35 meters tall on a basalt mountain, providing views across the Erzgebirge mountains and surrounding natural landscapes of Saxony.
The construction of the tower was completed on January 17, 1896, during a period of architectural development and tourism growth in rural Germany.
The structure holds status as a cultural heritage monument, representing the architectural practices and community values of late 19th century Saxony.
Visitors can reach the tower by car or through multiple hiking trails, with an attached hotel and mountain inn offering local food and accommodation.
The tower base sits among distinctive basalt rock formations, remnants of an extinct volcano that created columnar structures known locally as Butterfässer.
Location: Annaberg-Buchholz
Inception: 1896
Height: 35 m
Address: Ernst-Roch-Straße
GPS coordinates: 50.57406,13.02996
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:52
Saxony holds numerous destinations beyond the usual tourist routes. The region contains medieval castles, expansive natural landscapes and technical monuments from different centuries. The Saxon Switzerland area with its Bastei Bridge and sandstone formations attracts hikers, while the Albrechtsburg in Meißen and Königstein Fortress display historic architecture. Castles such as Kriebstein, Moritzburg and Weesenstein document various periods of German building tradition. The Ore Mountains house technical museums including the Frohnauer Hammer and Seiffen Toy Museum, which provide insight into traditional craftsmanship. The Glashütte Watch Museum presents the development of German watchmaking. The Göltzschtal Bridge in Vogtland demonstrates 19th century engineering. Natural areas like the Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape and smaller destinations such as Tiefenbach Waterfall round out the offerings. Dresden provides not only the Zwinger but also Pillnitz Palace and the Blue Wonder Bridge.
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