Humbergturm
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The Humberg Tower is the highest elevation in the Kaiserslautern area. The observation tower, inaugurated in 1900, is 33 meters high. 163 steps lead up to the magnificent view at 453 meters above sea level. Every visitor enjoys a magnificent panoramic view of Kaiserslautern, the Palatinate Uplands and the Palatinate Forest.
February 10, 2018
Observation tower on the mountain of the same name with excellent foresight (weather permitting). Popular destination for hikers and cyclists.
July 8, 2018
At the 36-meter-high Humberg tower worth the climb overlooking Kaiserslautern.
January 15, 2018
The steps up are definitely worth it. Great view of KL.
August 19, 2020
Nice tower south of Kaiserslautern. Offers a great view of the city.
September 22, 2020
Beautiful views of the North Palatinate Forest and Kaiserslautern
May 3, 2017
The Humbergturm has to be climbed, the wages are announced all around at a glance.
August 25, 2020
A beautiful lookout tower with history you can read on the tower.
February 6, 2018
The view from the Humbergurm to the city of Kaiserslautern is really nice. The tower itself is also worth seeing.
February 20, 2021
130 steps around in a circle 😅 but the view is definitely worth it!
February 20, 2021
Nice view of Kaiserslautern and of course the Betzenberg
October 24, 2020
Believe 260 steps up the narrow spiral staircase ..... great view
August 29, 2020
130 steps in a circle lead up. But it's worth it for the view.
February 20, 2021
The tour is beautiful. Just be careful at the Kreuzfelsen intersection, otherwise you will be on the way back to the Humbergturm. Have fun hiking.
March 29, 2021
From the new relax benches at the Humbergturm you have a great view over Kaiserslautern and the surrounding area.
May 2, 2021
The purpose for which the 36m high tower was once built in 1900 is still the center of attraction today. From its generous viewing platform, it offers a magnificent view of Kaiserslautern and parts of the Palatinate mountains.
June 28, 2021
A great hike to be recommended again and again, and it's fun.
April 13, 2021
The Humbergturm is a lookout tower on the 427.9 m above sea level. NHN[1] high Großer Humberg in the south of the city of Kaiserslautern. It stands about 250 m west-southwest of the summit on an open space at an altitude of about 424 m. In 1896, the idea of building a tower on the Humberg, which at that time was already a popular vantage point for the citizens of Kaiserslautern, was taken up. For this purpose, citizens of the city of Kaiserslautern founded the Humberg Association with the aim of financing and building an observation tower. The founding members included the sewing machine manufacturer Georg Pfaff, Mayor Theodor Orth, the commercial councilors Pfeiffer and Karcher and the malt manufacturer Gelbert.
The tower was built according to the plans of the architect Ludwig von Stempel, who had already made a name for himself with some of the city's public buildings. Construction began in the spring of 1899. The building material was quarried on site from the rocky Humberg plateau. The tower collapsed the year construction began. The tower was inaugurated on September 2, 1900.
When you have reached the lookout tower, you can have a nice picnic up here with a good view.December 27, 2020
Great vantage point, with a view over Kaiserslautern and the Palatinate Forest.
January 9, 2023
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