The Leipzig Tower is a free-standing Wartturm, which belonged to the fortification of the city of Halle (Saale). He was the largest tower in the city's fortifications. It stands on the Leipziger Straße, where it crosses the ring roads (= former course of the city wall) between market place and main station.

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Michi LE

March 11, 2023

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The medieval city fortifications once stood where the traffic roars on Halle's old town ring road today. Consisting of three consecutive walls, ditches, defense towers and gates, it was intended to protect the city from unwanted intruders. Having become useless in this sense, it had to give way to urban expansion in the 19th century. The Leipzig Tower is the most striking of the few remains. Built in 1450 at the former Galgtor, its height of 44 meters testifies to its former function as an observation tower.

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Sachsen Onkel

May 15, 2017

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The free-standing watchtower was built in the middle of the 15th century. The windows and doorway are Gothic-style, while the dome is Renaissance-style. A striking point is the tower clock.

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1. Pulverweiden Weir – Small Böllberg Weir loop from Halle (Saale) Hauptbahnhof

16.0km

04:07

70m

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2. Market Square, Halle (Saale) – Peissnitz Bridge loop from Halle (Saale) Hauptbahnhof

11.5km

02:58

60m

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3. Handel Monument, Halle – Red Tower (Halle) loop from Charlottenviertel

2.30km

00:37

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 140 m

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1. Pulverweiden Weir – Small Böllberg Weir loop from Halle (Saale) Hauptbahnhof

2. Market Square, Halle (Saale) – Peissnitz Bridge loop from Halle (Saale) Hauptbahnhof

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