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Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Dippoldiswalde

King John Tower

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Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Dippoldiswalde

King John Tower

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King John Tower

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  • Location: Dippoldiswalde, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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    November 19, 2020

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    The tower was widened in 1886 and named in honor of the Saxon King Johann. The octagonal tower is 20 m high and about 430 m above sea level.

    The key for the tower can be borrowed from the Landhaus Heidehof next door.
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    For a fee of 50 cents per person, you can get the key for the tower in the Hotel Heidehof.
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    Elevation 410 m

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    Location: Dippoldiswalde, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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