Look-Out Tower Vechtdal - Dalfsen - The Netherlands
N 52° 31.189 E 006° 17.914
32U E 316718 N 5822286
Look-Out Tower Vechtdal is located at the streetsplit De Stokte with the Frankenweg.
Waymark Code: WM110GW
Location: Overijssel, Netherlands
Date Posted: 07/24/2019
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Look-Out Tower (in Dutch: "uitkijktoren") Vechtdal is located in the neighbourhood of the city of Dalfsen in the region of Overijssel, the Netherlands. De tower stands on the streetsplit De Stokte with the Frankenweg. At the top you look out over the Vechtdal and the river Vecht. Entrance is free.
Number of steps: 90
Highest point: 21 meters
Height of viewing platform: 18 meters
Durable materials:
- steel: hot-dip galvanized
- wood: Western Red Cheddar
About the design:
From a distance, the facade seems to be fairly closed, making the tower clearly visible as a landmark. The landscape is visible from the inside through the wooden slats. At the bottom of the tower, the wooden slats are far apart, so that the tower stands lightly on the ground. The forest runs through it, as it were. The high backside ensures that the birds in the adjacent pine forest are minimally disturbed. By sloping the slats over two sides, the view is focused on the Vechtdal and a beautiful transition is achieved with the rear. The shortest side is the minimum height that must be used for safety.
Designer: Ateliereen Architecten
Winner: Benelux Trophy Hot dip galvanizing 2013
Height of Look-Out Tower in feet: 68.00
Difficulty: 
Opening times and fees:
No entrance fees, climbing the tower is for free. The tower is always accessible, but preferably between sunrise and sunset.
Parking Area: N 52° 31.202 W 006° 17.894
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Visit Instructions:
Please log only if you have been up there and you must include a photo of the scenic view from the top.