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Schönbuch Tower, Observation tower in Herrenberg, Germany.

The Schönbuch Tower rises 35 meters high on Stellberg hill, featuring three viewing platforms connected by spiral staircases with 174 steps.

The tower, designed by Stuttgart Technical University students and engineered by schlaich bergermann partner, opened its doors to visitors in June 2018.

The observation decks provide panoramic views of Schönbuch Nature Park, Heckengäu region, Black Forest, and Swabian Alps from different elevations.

The structure remains accessible from sunrise to sunset without admission fees, with parking available at Naturfreundehaus or the forest cemetery.

The construction combines regional larch wood with steel cables and platforms, weighing 110 tons above a 400-ton foundation.

Location: Herrenberg

Inception: June 9, 2018

Official opening: June 9, 2018

Elevation above the sea: 580 m

Height: 35 m

Accessibility: No accesible en silla de ruedas

Opening Hours: sunrise-sunset

Website: https://schoenbuchturm.de

GPS coordinates: 48.60354,8.90881

Latest update: May 13, 2025 07:20

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