Pferdskopf Observation Tower
Pferdskopf Observation Tower is a scenic viewpoint in Schmitten, Hochtaunuskreis, Hesse. Pferdskopf Observation Tower is situated nearby to the reservoir Hochbehälter Treisberg, as well as near the fire station Feuerwehr Treisberg.Photo: Kreuzschnabel, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Opening hours: 24/7
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Description: observation tower on Pferdskopf mountain in Taunus
- Also known as: “Aussichtsturm Pferdskopf” and “Pferdskopfturm”
- Wheelchair access: no
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Pferdskopf and Wolfsküppel.
Pferdskopf
Peak
Photo: MdE, CC BY-SA 3.0 de.
Pferdskopf is a 662.6 meter high mountain of Hesse, Germany. At the summit of the mountain is a look-out tower. From 1895 to 1960 it was an 18 meter high tower made from steel and built by the Taunusklub, a regional rambling club.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hunoldstal and Neu-Anspach.
Neu-Anspach
Town
Photo: Dontworry, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Neu-Anspach is a town in the Hochtaunuskreis in Hesse, Germany. Neu-Anspach is situated 5 km east of Pferdskopf Observation Tower.
Hegewiese
Hamlet
Photo: Geoprofi Lars, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Hegewiese is a hamlet, which is situated 5 km southeast of Pferdskopf Observation Tower.
Pferdskopf Observation Tower
- Categories: observation tower, tower, building, and tourism
- Location: Schmitten, Hochtaunuskreis, South Hesse, Hesse, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
50.29025° or 50° 17′ 25″ northLongitude
8.43448° or 8° 26′ 4″ eastInception
1987Height
34 metres (112 feet)Open location code
9F2C7CRM+3QOpenStreetMap ID
way 497396079OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
man_made=towerOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpointOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=noWikidata ID
Q104787162
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In Other Languages
“Pferdskopf Observation Tower” goes by many names.
- German: “Aussichtsturm Pferdskopf”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hochbehälter Treisberg and Feuerwehr Treisberg.
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