エンゲルスキルヒェンの絶景の山頂・トップ16

After being closed following repeated acts of vandalism, the tower is currently being renovated, and hopefully it will be open to climbers again soon!

In the Bergisches Land region of the Rhineland, remnants of the Cold War can still be found in some places. One of these is the former Bundeswehr listening post "Heckberg." The site is located in Much, on the municipal border with Engelskirchen, nestled on a hilltop amidst extensive woodlands. Heckberg is 383 meters high and offers panoramic views of the Siebengebirge hills and the Cologne Lowland. Silver and lead were mined here as early as the 13th century. Old spoil heaps can still be seen at the Silberkaule mine. The aim of a proposed project is to repurpose the military site for tourism development. This will be achieved by creating a high point with an attractive panorama. The underground bunker complex could be integrated into the development as a documentation and exhibition center. Furthermore, a connection to the regional hiking trail network is planned. The municipality intends to purchase the property from the Federal Agency for Real Estate (BImA) with the goal of environmentally sound tourism development. The conversion of the listening post into a tourist destination is intended to serve as a model for how former military installations can be repurposed in a way that is both needs-based and integrated into regional concepts. The project is currently on hold. Source: https://www.regionale2025.de/projekte/23/

It's probably been closed for a long time. A construction fence prevented us from getting any closer.

Bismarck towers are great hiking destinations throughout Germany. 😍

It's a shame that the tower ruins are closed. When will that change? 😥

A careful walk is required, otherwise a nice path off the asphalt.

From the tower you have a beautiful view over Wiehl. Unfortunately, the tower has been closed for a long time.

Natural ascent to the Unnenberg, unfortunately the mountain restaurant has been closed for months. In good weather there is an open kiosk u. a. also grilled sausages.