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Eiserner Anton (Bismarck Tower) Observation Tower

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Eiserner Anton (Bismarck Tower) Observation Tower

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

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1. View of Bielefeld – Eiserner Anton (Bismarck Tower) Observation Tower loop from Bethel

16.5km

04:36

310m

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

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2. View of Bielefeld – Eiserner Anton (Bismarck Tower) Observation Tower loop from Stieghorst

8.16km

02:15

140m

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

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3. View of Oerlinghausen – Eiserner Anton (Bismarck Tower) Observation Tower loop from Sieker

24.6km

06:49

430m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Biber-Radler

December 26, 2019

Actually christened the Bismarck Tower, this lookout tower to the east of Bielefeld is also known as "Eiserner Anton". Built in 1895 and restored to its original state in 2003, the Iron Anton is one of the few metallic Bismarck towers. The location is on the 309 m high Ebberg on Hermannsweg. 42 steps lead to the 8 m high viewing platform, which allows a view to the north and south over the Teutoburg Forest. The coat of arms of the county of Ravensberg and the year "1895" are attached to the tower. The view of the city of Bielefeld is largely blocked by today's trees on the Ebberg.

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Olaf

November 5, 2020

... one of the highlights on the "Hermannsweg" ... you should definitely visit it!

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Landlinien

August 22, 2016

In 1895, the Bielefeld machine manufacturer Heinrich Fricke donated this observation tower, which was then called the Bismarck Tower and is now simply called the Iron Anton. Located directly on the Hermannsweg long-distance hiking trail on the 309-meter-high Ebberg, the eight-meter-high observation platform offers a wide view over parts of the Teutoburg Forest.

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Eiserner Anton (Bismarck Tower) Observation Tower

1. View of Bielefeld – Eiserner Anton (Bismarck Tower) Observation Tower loop from Bethel

2. View of Bielefeld – Eiserner Anton (Bismarck Tower) Observation Tower loop from Stieghorst

3. View of Oerlinghausen – Eiserner Anton (Bismarck Tower) Observation Tower loop from Sieker

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