シュレーゲルの天然記念物・トップ20

The tower is located on the Wetzstein hill. A circular hiking trail to Staatsbruch Lehesten also runs here.

The tower on the Wetzstein was built as a memorial against the expulsion of people and as a place of remembrance of a lost homeland. After the expulsion of the Germans from Czechoslovakia in 1945/46, local friends founded the Altvaterturmverein Langgöns in 1976. In 1999, the association rebuilt the Altvaterturm, which collapsed on May 2, 1959 and was not rebuilt, on the Wetzstein in a true-to-original manner.

The Grandfather Tower... appears unexpectedly after a bend in the path and impresses with its fairytale-like appearance. Open until 4 p.m. Bring enough time for the visit. In the tower there are extensive exhibitions and a wonderful panoramic view. You pay the entrance fee of 3 euros to a VERY friendly and entertaining tower guard.

There are some worthwhile viewpoints on rocky outcrops along the rock path 👍🏻

A beautiful and very varied hiking trail. A good alternative to the valley path.

After World War II, many millions of people were expelled from their homeland, the settlement areas of Eastern Europe. Their ancestors had already lived there for several centuries. By looking back at historical events, the aim is to further develop peaceful and free coexistence in Europe. The tower, as a meeting place, is intended to contribute to this. The history of Lehesten, with its old slate mining operations, and the more recent history of the restricted area and oppression in the GDR are also presented. At the same time, the Altvater Tower offers a magnificent panoramic view of the Slate Mountains and the Franconian Forest.

Really nice tour through the Höllental. Nature is still fine there. Along the Selbitz stream you can listen to the rushing of the water and the chirping of the birds. Just gorgeous. Not to forget the rock formations to the right and left.

Beautiful view of the Höllental and the Franconian Forest. The steep climb is worth it.