Eduardshöhe

Eduardshöhe is a scenic viewpoint in Horben, Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg. Eduardshöhe is situated nearby to the peak Hohbühl, as well as near the spring Alfons Sonner Brunnen.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Schauinsland and Eugen-Keidel Tower.

Schauinsland

Peak

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The Schauinsland is a mountain in the Black Forest 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. Schauinsland is situated 3 km east of Eduardshöhe.

Eugen-Keidel Tower

Scenic viewpoint

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Eugen-Keidel Tower is a 31-metre-high observation tower location on the Schauinsland mountain near Freiburg, Germany. It was built in 1981. The Eugen-Keidel Tower has an extraordinary design with a triangular cross section. Eugen-Keidel Tower is situated 2½ km east of Eduardshöhe.

Schauinsland Pit

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The Schauinsland Pit was a silver and lead mine east of Freiburg im Breisgau. From the 19th century zinc was also mined. The mine operated from the 13th century until 1954. Since 1997 Schauinsland Pit has been a show mine. Schauinsland Pit is situated 2½ km east of Eduardshöhe.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include St. Ulrich’s Priory in the Black Forest and Hofsgrund.

St. Ulrich’s Priory in the Black Forest

Village

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St. Ulrich's Priory in the Black Forest was a priory of Cluny Abbey founded in the valley of the River Möhlin in the Black Forest in about 1083. St. Ulrich is now part of the municipality of Bollschweil, in the district of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.