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Heinz
February 15, 2016
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From far away you can see another landmark of Cadolzburg that is visible from afar: the lookout tower, popularly known as the “pencil”. Built in 1893 by Münchner Lokalbahn-AG and the Cadolzburg market, it has already served many visitors as a popular destination.
The “Rangaubahn” had been driving from Fürth to the Frankenmarkt since 1892 to admire the beautiful fruit blossom and the fantastic distant view of the Rangau. Even today, every visitor who climbs the 143 steps is rewarded with a remarkable view.
Source: cadolzburg.de
The “Rangaubahn” had been driving from Fürth to the Frankenmarkt since 1892 to admire the beautiful fruit blossom and the fantastic distant view of the Rangau. Even today, every visitor who climbs the 143 steps is rewarded with a remarkable view.
Source: cadolzburg.de
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December 26, 2022
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The 25 meter high observation tower (colloquially "pencil") was built at a high point in the town in 1893 by the local railway company (LAG) Munich in neo-Gothic style to …
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July 23, 2019
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Even from afar you can see another landmark of Cadolzburg that can be seen from afar: the lookout tower, popularly known as a pencil in the vernacular. Built in 1893 by the Münchner Lokalbahn AG and the Cadolzburg market, it has already served as a popular excursion destination for many day-trippers. Since 1892 you could drive with the "Rangaubahn" from Fürth into the Frankenmarkt to admire the beautiful fruit blossom and the fantastic distant view into the Rangau. Even today, every visitor climbing the 143 steps will be rewarded with a remarkable view.
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