Bannwaldturm

Very nicely located and successful lookout tower. From my point of view, enhances the fortunately sensitive tourist offer in the Pfrunger Ried.

gives a beautiful all-round view of Bannwald and Ried

Great observation tower, you are at eye level with the birds flying by.. :)

Here it is worth bringing a pair of binoculars 🧐

The Bandwaldturm must have climbed at least 1x. From up there you have a very good view over almost the entire RIED. On the tower we will explain on the basis of diagrams exactly in which direction you look and what you see.👍

From this tower with over 30 meters high you have the absolute overview of the Ried

From the tower you have a very nice view over the Bannwald.

The view is fantastic and it is worth climbing over 200 steps 🙂

Very good food in Waldbeuren Landhotel Alte Mühle enjoyed after the hike. Nice garden restaurant.

Super view and the spell forest is worthwhile as well.

A face mask is currently mandatory on the tower, which is also observed. With the temperatures, everyone has a scarf or scarf with them anyway, which can be pulled up if necessary

Beautiful modern tower with great views in all directions.

The ascent to the viewing platform is rewarded with a fantastic view! 😍

Wonderful all-round view of the entire area

I've already been up there and have a very nice view from up there

Bannwald lookout tower, 219 steps.

Cool lookout tower in beautiful moorland

Great view over the Pfrunger Ried.

If you have a head for heights, the climb to the tower is definitely worth it. With a height of almost 40 meters you have a wonderful view

Since 2016, the Bannwaldturm on the Ostrach district has offered a 360° panorama and insights into the unique moor landscape of the Pfrunger-Burgweiler-Ried. The tower stands at the intersection of the Bannwald "Tisch", "Oberen Schnöden" and "Unteren Schnöden". To the east, a newly created bog stream meanders through renatured areas where robust Galloway cattle graze at times and which serve as breeding and resting areas for many birds. The 441-hectare protected forest extends to the west.
Source: pfrunger-burgweiler-ried.de/wandern/bannwaldturm

Several signposted hiking trails and a reed education trail with information boards lead through the area, which the locals call Pfrunger Ried. But the view from the Bannwald Tower, which got its name because the surrounding forest is designated as Bannwald for historical reasons, is also very nice. And best of all: The Bannwaldturm can be climbed at any time free of charge. However, it can only be reached by hiking, the easiest way is from the parking lot near the country road from Ostrach in the direction of Laubach. The way to the tower is signposted.
Source: quermania.de/baden-wuerttemberg/urlaub/bannwaldturm-pfrunger-burgweiler-ried.php

The imposing Bannwald Tower in modern timber construction blends in architecturally with the existing Ried buildings. The 34-metre-high wooden tower (about 120 cubic meters of spruce/fir) rests on a three-metre-high concrete base, the façade of which is a plank construction made of larch (about 15 cubic metres). The construction costs totaled 610,000 euros.
Source: baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/service/presse/pressemitteilung/pid/bannwaldturm-ist-neue-attraction-im-pfrunger-burgweiler-ried

Bannwaldturm

Due to the current situation it is unfortunately closed.