Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab
Kirchenthumbach
Observation Tower on the European Watershed (Thurndorf)
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab
Kirchenthumbach
Observation Tower on the European Watershed (Thurndorf)
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 62 out of 63 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura
Location: Kirchenthumbach, Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany
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The architecture of the tower impresses: The structure consists of a framework with three pillars around which the staircase winds. The triangular shape is repeated at the intermediate platforms and the viewing platform at about 25 meters above the ground.
From the top you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the Fichtelgebirge and the Franconian Switzerland. For guidance, there are hints on the platform all around what you can see in that direction.
blog.oberpfalzpanorama.de/?p=1581
March 24, 2018
On the Kalvarienberg (642 m) north-east of the village there has been a 25 m high steel observation tower since 2015. The observation tower on the elevation with the strange-sounding name Kitschenrain not only impresses with a wonderful view from the Fichtelgebirge in the north-east to Franconian Switzerland in the west, but also the unique triangular construction of the modern steel tower with external stairs is a special feature. The 25 meters high tower with 133 steps and a triangular viewing platform is a popular destination for hikers and cyclists. The European watershed also runs here.
May 18, 2023
Observation Tower and Calvary Chapel. Wide view from the 25 meter high tower, almost all around. Information board of the GEOPARK Bayern-Böhmen on the geology of the Kitschenrain.
February 20, 2022
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Location: Kirchenthumbach, Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany
5.0
(3)
14
01:14
4.52km
60m
6
02:00
7.24km
120m
5.0
(2)
9
02:00
7.05km
160m