A watchtower was used in the late Middle Ages to detect enemy troops at an early stage. They were built mainly on trade routes (such as the donkey trail), as a customs station or in front of cities. The entrance was several meters high, so that one could only get in with a ladder, which the tower guard simply pulled in at danger. By this you can already see that the Seidenröther Warte is a replica: You can enter it at ground level and enjoy the beautiful view from the tower.

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Nico

May 11, 2024

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One of the numerous watchtowers from the early days...there were 4...another one is located not far from the basalt mining tower on the motorway

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Achim Engel

April 11, 2020

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Brilliant view through the Kinzig valley where it is most beautiful !!!

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Elevation 360 m

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Location: Steinau an der Straße, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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