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Kapellenberg Observation Tower

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Kapellenberg Observation Tower

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Kapellenberg Observation Tower

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Location: Bad Brambach, Vogtlandkreis, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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1. Kapellenberg Observation Tower – Border bridge at the Röthenbach loop from Schönberg

17.7km

05:01

390m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Wooden Bridge in Röthenbachtal – Kapellenberg Observation Tower loop from Hohendorf

14.8km

04:03

230m

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3. Kapellenberg Observation Tower – Elster Spring loop from Schönberg

10.0km

02:53

240m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Udo

September 20, 2017

The tower is only open from Good Friday until the end of October. An ascent is definitely worth it.

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

May 5, 2025

The Kapellenberg was first mentioned in a document in 1261, when the bailiffs of Weida, Plauen, and Gera pledged to Count Palatine Ludwig the Bavarian not to build a castle here or anywhere else in the Egerland region. However, there must have been a fort here at the beginning of the 15th century, as it is reported that it was occupied by mercenaries of Elector Frederick of Saxony. The remains of this fortress, known as the Alter Wall, can still be seen today. At 759 meters, the Kapellenberg is the highest elevation in the Elster Mountains. Geologically speaking, however, it belongs to the Fichtel Mountains in Upper Franconia.

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Hel

April 22, 2019

After a steep ascent to the Kapellenberg the 1.50 € tower inspection and the last stairs to the tower should not be spared. You will be rewarded with a magnificent panorama.

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Elevation 780 m

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Location: Bad Brambach, Vogtlandkreis, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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1. Kapellenberg Observation Tower – Border bridge at the Röthenbach loop from Schönberg

2. Wooden Bridge in Röthenbachtal – Kapellenberg Observation Tower loop from Hohendorf

3. Kapellenberg Observation Tower – Elster Spring loop from Schönberg

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