Gillerberg Observation Tower

The Gillerberg Observation Tower is a German steel lattice observation tower that was built in 1892. The Gillerberg Observation Tower is one of the oldest lattice towers in Germany and was renovated in 2004.
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  • Type: Scenic viewpoint
  • Description: observation tower near Hilchenbach
  • Also known as: “Gillerturm”
  • Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ginsburg and Ferndorfquelle.

Castle
Photo: Frank Behnsen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a castle, which is situated 1 km west of Gillerberg Observation Tower.

Spring
Photo: Dampftrain, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a spring, which is situated 3½ km north of Gillerberg Observation Tower.

Peak
Photo: Dampftrain, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a peak, which is situated 4 km south of Gillerberg Observation Tower.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lutzel and Brauersdorf.

Village
Photo: Stefan Flöper, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village.

Village
Photo: Supersteffen, Public domain.
is a village, which is situated 6 km south of Gillerberg Observation Tower.

Village
Photo: Velopilger, CC0.
is a municipality in the district, in , . is situated 7 km east of Gillerberg Observation Tower.

Gillerberg Observation Tower

Latitude
50.97049° or 50° 58′ 14″ north
Longitude
8.1598° or 8° 9′ 35″ east
Elevation
654 metres (2,146 feet)
Inception
1892
Height
15 metres (49 feet)
Operator
SGV Hilchenbach
Open location code
9F2CX5C5+5W
Open­Street­Map ID
node 402342505
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­tower
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­no
Wiki­data ID
Q1524437
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“Gillerberg Observation Tower” goes by many names.

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