マルクグレーニンゲンの絶景の山頂・トップ12

Looks like the little brother of the big Engelberg tower

Unfortunately, Leonberg's landmark is only open on Sundays and public holidays from May 1st to October 31st, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., which is a real shame! ☹️ You can also visit outside of these hours. If you know in advance, you should call the number provided in the photo.

The hill was artificially raised in the 1950s, mainly using large amounts of rubble. The new hill that was created was initially called Heiner by the locals and soon became a destination for excursions. After it was overgrown with grass and other vegetation, the new conical hill was given the new nickname Green Heiner because of its more pleasing appearance. It owes its popularity in particular to the good view in clear weather.

Around 550 BC, a man aged around 40 to 50 was buried here with princely pomp. A mighty burial mound, around 6 m high and 60 m in diameter, was built over the burial chamber. It was not until the 1970s that traces of this mighty grave monument were found again. The Baden-Württemberg State Monument Authority carried out excavations from 1978 to 1979. The result was and still is sensational: the burial chamber was found completely unrobbed. The dead man was lying on a bronze couch. The prince wore the typical large gold collar and his dagger as a badge of status. Golden funeral jewelry suggests that the body was laid out in a ceremonial manner. The many fragments of fabrics and other objects are of particular importance. In keeping with his status, his four-wheeled, iron-clad cart with yoke and decorated bridle was placed in the grave. A showpiece of bronzesmithing from the Mediterranean region is the large lion cauldron, which contained over 400 litres of mead.

Since it does not rise above the treetops, it cannot be seen from the city

The large Engelberg Tower is one of Leonberg’s landmarks

The tower on the 480.60 m high Engelberg is 34.70 m high and 7.90 m in diameter. The now empty water tank on the fourth floor has a capacity of 72 m³. 123 steps lead up to the viewing platform on the fifth and top floor. Source: https://www.leonberg.de/Kultur-Sport-Tourismus/Tourismus/Sehenswertes/Engelbergturm/ From May to October the tower can be visited free of charge on every Sunday and public holiday.

The small Engelberg tower was rebuilt - probably in 1674 - on the site of its dilapidated predecessor. In times of war, the Hochwachttum was manned by guards who had a line of sight down to the city from Engelberg, which had long been unforested. It was not until 1928 that the significantly higher Engelberg Tower was built as a water and observation tower. Until 1982 it served as an elevated water tank. It has retained its function as a lookout tower to this day. You can also get married in this special place. Before that, however, the bride and groom have to climb 123 steps. By the way, the Engelberg owes its beautiful name to its geographical location. It lies at the end of the ridge that runs northwest from Stuttgart. That's why the Engelberg was originally called "Endelberg" (Endberg) until the 16th century. Source: https://www.leonberg.de/smaller-Engelbergturm