The Winterberg Memorial was a war memorial on the Winterberg in Saarbrücken. Built on an artificial hill, the 30 meter high tower monument with a surrounding foyer commemorated Prussia's victory at the Battle of Spichern on August 6, 1870. Today only the reconstructed base with stairs, which is a listed building, has been preserved. The name Winterberg itself is a corruption of Wingert-Berg, since wine was grown here.

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The tower was built between 1872 and 1874 and inaugurated in August 1874. For many decades, the tower was a highly visible landmark of Saarbrücken. In the 1920s, the tower was stylized as a national symbol.

And if you're wondering why the tower is no longer standing:
In September 1939, the tower was blown up by the German Wehrmacht so that the enemy artillery would not have any orientation points.

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1. German-French Garden – Rose Garden loop from Südbahnhof

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Behringtreppe – View of Saarbrücken loop from Reppersberg

5.88km

01:41

140m

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

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3. Hiking loop from Reppersberg

2.58km

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20m

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

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Elevation 350 m

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Sunday 25 January

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14 %

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Winterberg Memorial (Winterbergdenkmal)

1. German-French Garden – Rose Garden loop from Südbahnhof

2. Behringtreppe – View of Saarbrücken loop from Reppersberg

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