Kapellenberg Observation Tower

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

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.

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.