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Royal Prussian Optical Telegraph Station No. 28

Royal Prussian Optical Telegraph Station No. 28

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Royal Prussian Optical Telegraph Station No. 28

Name: Royal Prussian Optical Telegraph Station No. 28
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Location: Golmbach, Landkreis Holzminden, Lower Saxony, Germany

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1. Panoramic View of Hellental – Descent Before Fohlenplacken loop from Holzminden

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2. View of Hellental – View of the Hellental Valley loop from Mackensen

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3. Viewpoint at the Weser Skywalk – Weser Ferry, Wehrden loop from Stadtoldendorf

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Moonbeam🌜

October 15, 2025

The Royal Prussian Optical Telegraph Station No. 28 is a significant testament to the early history of communications in the 19th century. It was part of a far-reaching network of telegraph lines established by Prussia to transmit messages quickly and reliably over long distances. The stations operated with a system of movable signal arms that were visible from afar, enabling the transmission of messages in a flash – long before electric telegraphs became widespread.

The station was strategically located and served to connect important cities and military installations. From here, messages could be relayed to the next station within minutes, significantly accelerating political and military decision-making. The station's design was functional: A sturdy tower provided sufficient height to make the signals visible over long distances, while adjacent outbuildings housed accommodations for the telegraph operators and storage rooms for technical equipment.

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Udo

May 27, 2022

From the beginning to the end of May, the orchids bloom here on a beautifully landscaped slope. People even come from Holland to see this spectacle.

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klausx

August 28, 2022

Recommended for the orchid blossom. Beautiful forest path for MTB from Burgberg to the north.

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Location: Golmbach, Landkreis Holzminden, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Royal Prussian Optical Telegraph Station No. 28

1. Panoramic View of Hellental – Descent Before Fohlenplacken loop from Holzminden

2. View of Hellental – View of the Hellental Valley loop from Mackensen

3. Viewpoint at the Weser Skywalk – Weser Ferry, Wehrden loop from Stadtoldendorf

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