Saale-Tower

Saale-Tower is a scenic viewpoint in Schleiz, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Thuringia. Saale-Tower is situated nearby to the village Burgk, as well as near the peak Krähenhügel.

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Opening hours: 8:00 AM—9:00 PM
Type: Scenic viewpoint
Description: observation tower in Thuringia
Also known as: “Saaleturm”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Burgk Castle and St. Maria (Grochwitz).

Burgk Castle

Castle

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Burgk Castle is a schloss and former castle in the county of Saale-Orla-Kreis in the Thuringian Highlands of Germany, which today houses a museum that portrays the princely lifestyle of years gone by. Burgk Castle is situated 550 metres southwest of Saale-Tower.

St. Maria (Grochwitz)

Church

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St. Maria (Grochwitz) is a church, which is situated 1½ km north of Saale-Tower.

Laufwasserkraftwerk Wisenta

Industrial building

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Laufwasserkraftwerk Wisenta is an industrial building, which is situated 2 km northwest of Saale-Tower.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Burgk and Grochwitz.

Burgk

Village

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Burgk is a village and a former municipality in the district Saale-Orla-Kreis, in Thuringia, Germany. Since December 2019, it is part of the town Schleiz. The well preserved medieval Burgk Castle is situated near the village.