Hochsimmerturm - Ettringen - Germany - Rhineland/Palatinate
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ColleIsarco
N 50° 21.608 E 007° 12.148
32U E 372144 N 5580217
An outlook tower on a former vulcano with great scenic view of the Eifel
Waymark Code: WMVADV
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 03/23/2017
Views: 3
This outlook tower is on top of the Hochsimmer, a former vulcano near Ettringen. It has been build between 1909 and 1911. It was renewed in 1924, 1950 and 1970 After the earthquake 1992, the damage of the tower was too heavy and it must have been closed. It was renewed in 1994 at costs of 300.000DM (approx €150.000).
The height of the tower is about 18m. It is made from stone and has a staircase inside. Together with the elevation of 588m of the Hochsimmer the level of 606m presents a great scenic view the Hohe Acht, Nürburg, Westerwald, Hunsrück and if the conditions are excellent, to the Cathedral of Cologne.
Height of Look-Out Tower in feet: 54.00
Difficulty: 
Opening times and fees:
24 / 7
€ 0.00
Parking Area: Not Listed
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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.