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The 7.5-meter-high replica of a medieval watchtower, located within the district of Ohmbach, was built in 2005 below the 375-meter-high vantage point known as “Wartenstein.”
According to local tradition, an ancient stone watchtower is believed to have once stood on the prominent hilltop between the Ohmbach and Kohlbach valleys. In the Middle Ages, watchtowers served as lookout and signaling posts. From the elevated site of Wartenstein, one had a wide view of the surrounding area, allowing early warnings of approaching danger. There was also a direct line of sight from here to the nearby imperial castle in Kübelberg.
Today, the topographical advantages of the hilltop are still being utilized. In addition to a water reservoir, a mobile phone transmitter has been installed on the Wartenstein in recent years. The watchtower now serves as a historical waypoint for hikers on the Diamantschleifer-Weg (Diamond Cutter’s Trail).
The observation tower is open to visitors all year round.
According to tradition, an ancient stone watchtower is believed to be located on the prominent mountain peak between the Ohmbach and Kohlbachtal valleys. Watchtowers served as observation and signaling posts in the Middle Ages. From the elevated position of Wartenstein, one had a wide view. Approaching dangers could be reported in time. There was also a line of sight to the nearby imperial castle in Kübelberg. Today, the topographical advantages of the mountain peak are also being utilized. Next to a water reservoir, a mobile phone transmitter has been located on Wartenstein for a few years now.
Opening times
| Monday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Tuesday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Wednesday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Thursday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Friday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00–24:00 |
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+49 6373 5040 https://www.vgog.de E-mail: poststelle@vgog.de
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