The Lucas Cranach Tower is a 22-meter-high observation tower near Kronach, named after the famous Renaissance painter and graphic artist Lucas Cranach the Elder, who was born in Kronach. The stone round tower was built in 1913 by the Franconian Forest Association and offers a sweeping view of the Franconian Forest from its 18-meter-high viewing platform.

Originally, a simple wooden tower stood on this site, but it was destroyed by a storm. The current tower has had to be renovated several times over the years due to weather damage and vandalism. It is a popular destination for hikers, as several hiking trails, including the Franconian Way and the Castle Way, pass by. From the tower, you can enjoy particularly beautiful views of the Rosenberg Fortress and, on clear days, even as far as the Fichtel Mountains.

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Elevation 490 m

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Location: Weißenbrunn, Kronach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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