Melibokus Observation Tower
Melibokus Observation Tower is a scenic viewpoint in Bensheim, Bergstraße, Hesse. Melibokus Observation Tower is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Kiliansblick, as well as near Startrampe Drachenflieger 1.ODC.Photo: Muck50, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Description: observation tower on Melibokus mountain in Odenwald
- Also known as: “Aussichtsturm Melibokus”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Melibokus and Orbishöhe von Auerbach und Zwingenberg.
Melibokus
Peak
Photo: Milseburg, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Melibokus is at 517 metres, the highest hill in the Bergstraße region of southern Hesse, central Germany. It was also the name of a mountain range in Germania, described by classical sources.
Orbishöhe von Auerbach und Zwingenberg
Nature reserve
Auerbach Castle
Photo: Daribbah76, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Auerbach Castle is one of several fortresses along the Bergstrasse in southern Hesse, Germany. The castle was originally built by King Charlemagne and rebuilt by Count Diether IV of the Katzenelnbogen dynasty in the second quarter of the 13th century. Auerbach Castle is situated 2 km south of Melibokus Observation Tower.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Alsbach and Hähnlein.
Schwanheim
Village
Photo: Kuebi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Schwanheim is a village, which is situated 6 km southwest of Melibokus Observation Tower.
Melibokus Observation Tower
- Categories: observation tower, tower, building, and tourism
- Location: Bensheim, Bergstraße, South Hesse, Hesse, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
49.72478° or 49° 43′ 29″ northLongitude
8.63599° or 8° 38′ 10″ eastInception
1966Height
22 metres (72 feet)Open location code
8FXCPJFP+W9OpenStreetMap ID
way 206130324OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
man_made=towerOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpointWikidata ID
Q104782075
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In Other Languages
“Melibokus Observation Tower” goes by many names.
- German: “Aussichtsturm Melibokus”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Kiliansblick and Startrampe Drachenflieger 1.ODC.
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