The former water tower stands on the highest point in Leonberg. The water and observation tower was built in 1928. The Leonberg landmark retained its function as a high-level water …

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Kristian

December 15, 2023

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The tower on the 480.60 m high Engelberg is 34.70 m high and 7.90 m in diameter. The now empty water tank on the fourth floor has a capacity of 72 m³. 123 steps lead up to the viewing platform on the fifth and top floor.
Source: leonberg.de/Kultur-Sport-Tourismus/Tourismus/Sehenswertes/Engelbergturm
From May to October the tower can be visited free of charge on every Sunday and public holiday.

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Günter L.S.

June 20, 2024

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Since it does not rise above the treetops, it cannot be seen from the city

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1. Engelberg Tower, Leonberg – Leonberg Old Town loop from Leonberg

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2. Gerlinger Heath Nature Reserve – Engelberg Tower, Leonberg loop from Ramtel

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3. Engelberg Tower, Leonberg – Gerlinger Heath Nature Reserve loop from Leonberg

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Elevation 490 m

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Location: Leonberg, Landkreis Böblingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Engelberg Tower, Leonberg – Leonberg Old Town loop from Leonberg

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