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Kronach

Steinwiesen

Birnbaum Water and Observation Tower

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Germany

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Upper Franconia

Kronach

Steinwiesen

Birnbaum Water and Observation Tower

Birnbaum Water and Observation Tower

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Frankenwald

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    May 13, 2018

    The water and observation tower Birnbaum stands on a forest-free ridge at Birnbaum and offers a magnificent all-round view.

    The tower is freely accessible during the day and is closed at dusk and in frost and snow.

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      June 5, 2019

      From here you can enjoy a panoramic view over the Franconian Forest to the Thuringian Forest to the Fichtelgebirge.

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        February 8, 2021

        The water tower was built between 1987-89 and stores 200 cbm.

        The tower height of 33 meters is reached via 119 steps. Then you are at 638 m above sea level.

        Unfortunately the tower is closed from November 1st to March 31st. On the tower you will be rewarded with a wonderful panoramic view.

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          Location: Steinwiesen, Kronach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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