Eugen-Keidel Tower

Eugen-Keidel Tower is a 31-metre-high observation tower location on the mountain near Freiburg, Germany. It was built in 1981. The Eugen-Keidel Tower has an extraordinary design with a triangular cross section.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Schauinsland and Schauinsland Pit.

Peak
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The is a mountain in the with an elevation of 1,284 m above sea level. It is a popular destination for day trips. Due to the high amount of silver mining, it was previously known as "Erzkasten"; the name "Schouwesland" first appeared in 1347.

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The was a silver and lead mine east of . From the 19th century zinc was also mined. The mine operated from the 13th century until 1954. Since 1997 has been a show mine. is situated 270 metres south of Eugen-Keidel Tower.

Museum
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is a museum, which is situated 550 metres south of Eugen-Keidel Tower.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hofsgrund and Horben.

Village
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is a village.

Village
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is a village in the district in , . is situated 4 km northwest of Eugen-Keidel Tower.

Village
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St. Ulrich's Priory in the Black Forest was a priory of founded in the valley of the River Möhlin in the in about 1083. St. Ulrich is now part of the municipality of , in the district of , , . is situated 4½ km west of Eugen-Keidel Tower.

Eugen-Keidel Tower

Latitude
47.91197° or 47° 54′ 43″ north
Longitude
7.8985° or 7° 53′ 55″ east
Elevation
1,284 metres (4,213 feet)
Height
31 metres (102 feet)
Wheelchair access
no
Open location code
8FV9WV6X+Q9
Open­Street­Map ID
node 223671757
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­tower
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
Wiki­data ID
Q1372367
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In Other Languages

From Afrikaans to Tosk Albanian—“Eugen-Keidel Tower” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Englishmen’s misadventure and Sternwarte Schauinsland.

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