The new, 16-meter-high observation tower, made of steel and partially clad in robinia wood, is currently under construction. The viewing platform is located at a height of 12 meters. The tower's design is modeled after a Roman watchtower.

Update August 31, 2025: The tower is now open!

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The observation tower at the Maisel fort near Glashütten, which opened in 2025, is intended to resemble a Roman Limes watchtower. Unfortunately, to the north, all one can see are trees; to the east, Glashütten, Glaskopf, and the Großer Feldberg. To the south, one can only see the peak of the Atzelberg rising behind the hill, while to the west, one can only see the distant view of the Taunus Mountains.

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2. Wooden Bridge in Taunus Forest – Schlossborner Alm loop from Oberes Emsbachtal

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3. Wooden Bridge in Taunus Forest – Schlossborner Alm loop from Dattenbachtal zwischen Kröftel und Vockenhausen

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Location: Glashütten, Hochtaunuskreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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