The tower was built by the Kurmainz city lords after Fritzlar's destruction by Hessian troops and was first mentioned in 1274 as "turris magna" (large tower)

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December 16, 2018

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The gray tower is 38 m high, the highest surviving defense tower in Germany. It is recommended from the gray tower a tour along the city wall in an easterly direction, past the Edermühlengraben, then continue to the cathedral square, market square and back to the starting point.
Source and further information: regiowiki.hna.de/Grauer_Turm_Fritzlar

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January 8, 2026

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The Grey Tower rises impressively over 38 meters into the sky.

It is one of the city's 10 remaining defensive towers.

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3. Eder Weir Near Fritzlar – Eder Weir loop from Fritzlar

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Elevation 220 m

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Location: Fritzlar, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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