Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Karlsruhe District
Landkreis Rastatt
Gaggenau
Mahlberg Tower
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Karlsruhe District
Landkreis Rastatt
Gaggenau
Mahlberg Tower
Mahlberg Tower
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 675 out of 700 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord
Location: Gaggenau, Landkreis Rastatt, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Best Hikes to Mahlberg Tower
Tips
The tower stands at an altitude of 613 m and is 28.5 m high. The ascent is over 160 steps. Panoramic view into the Murgtal up to Hornisgrinde, direction Odenwald and Palatinate Forest.
Opening times: freely accessible / always open
Admission: donation of 1 EUR per person
History: 1896 built by Black Forest Association Karlsruhe, 1945 heavy damage by artillery bombardment, 1961 old tower is demolished, 1962 construction and inauguration of the new towertranslated by
•August 26, 2019
Originally built in 1896. Damaged so badly on April 10, 1945 that it had to be demolished in August 1961. On September 29, 1962 the inauguration of the new tower in Karlsruhe.
translated by•December 3, 2016
In good weather, great all-round view. With panoramic views to Hornisgrinde, Strassbourg, Palatinate Forest and Vosges possible.
translated by•May 3, 2017
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