Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Pottenstein
Himmelsleiter Observation Tower (Pottenstein)
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Pottenstein
Himmelsleiter Observation Tower (Pottenstein)
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 2536 out of 2588 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura
Location: Pottenstein, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Definitely worth going up the 150 steps. Free ascent with a great panoramic view.
June 20, 2020
The "Pottensteiner Himmelsleiter"
Altitude: 37m, height observation deck: 25.5m, diameter: 9m, steps: 150
Tower of 80t steel, year of construction: 2014;
April 1, 2016
Technical specifications:
Height: 37 m
Steps: 150
Observation platform at 25.50 m
Foundation of approx. 200 t concrete
Diameter 9 m
Depth of the base 1.50 m
Tower of about 80 tons of steel
Year of construction 2014
January 6, 2018
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