A real lucky charm: Wartberg Tower
The Wartberg tower near Alzey is a real giant with its 28.15 meters. So there are some stairs to climb - but you will be rewarded with a great panorama:
You can let your eyes wander over Alzey, the Rheinhessen hills, Soonwald, Donnersberg and Taunus. More variety is simply not possible! Up here you can let the wind blow around your nose.
The building was first mentioned in a document in 1420. Incidentally, the Wartberg Tower was razed to the ground a total of three times: During the Thirty Years' War, the War of the Palatinate Succession and the Second World War.
His nickname Savior of the city It owes its name to the following legend: During World War II, pilots mistook the tower for Alzey's Nikolai Church due to poor visibility and a navigation error and bombed it instead. Thus, Rheinhessen's secret capital survived the attack almost unscathed.
In 1961, the Wartberg tower was rebuilt. This happiness did not last too long: in 1970 the structure collapsed due to a strong storm. collapsed due to a strong storm. In 1989, the landmark of the city of Alzey was rebuilt. was rebuilt. A real stand-up guy!
Small but mighty: Bornheim observation tower
You don't have to climb to lofty heights to reach this tower. - you only have to climb a few steps to reach your destination. Nevertheless you also get here the beautiful view as a beautiful view is colloquially is colloquially called in Rheinhessen.
You look out over numerous vines, can enjoy the multifaceted Rheinhessen Switzerland and even the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim. recognize. In the vernacular, the structure on the Oswaldhöhe is incidentally also Cuckoo storm called.
A visit to the tower can be combined with a varied hike: The 13.3 kilometer long circular hiking trail Hiwweltour Aulheimer Valley leads directly past the structure. Table and bench next to the tower invite you to a comfortable rest.
Incidentally, this route also regularly hosts the popular Hiwwelrast takes place: Between April and October, local winegrowers and associations ensure that hikers are not left high and dry - on Saturdays and Sundays, the Hiwweltour Aulheimer Tal therefore features various stops with a bar.
A real landmark: Spiesheim vineyard tower
Built in 1998, the quarry stone masonry tower scores with its original red wooden cone roof. The vineyard tower is not particularly high, but still offers a beautiful view of the Rheinhessen hills. Odenwald, Nordpfälzer Bergland and Hunsrück can also be seen clearly.
Even People who are afraid of heights should be able to walk it effortlessly. Afterwards you can on the large hiking lounger and treat yourself to a pleasant break. time out.
Absolutely you should also Spiesheim Wine Trail It leads past the vineyard tower. Over a distance of about two kilometers, 20 stations provide information about viticulture and grape varieties. The local history of Spiesheim is also not neglected on the interesting nature trail.
To lofty heights: Vendersheim Tower
Already visible from a distance is the bright Vendersheim tower. It offers a spectacular view over Rheinhessen and the and the Donnersberg. Here you can breathe in the air at high altitude and, with a good even admire the Frankfurt skyline.
Right next to the tower there is a large winegrower's table, which is ideal for an extensive rest - especially especially if you are traveling with a larger group is on the way.
Once a month - from April to October - the local winegrowers and associations also offer catering at the tower. But you can also hike extensively here: The Rheinhessen St. James Pilgrimage Trail runs directly along the tower.
Not stingy with its charms: Burgundy Tower
It lives up to its name: The 15-meter high the 15-meter-high Burgundy Tower to its onlookers. It is therefore impossible to miss it. It is located in the Kachelberg vineyard, west of Wörrstadt. Wörrstadt.
By the way, the color was given to honor the partner region Burgundy. honor. In addition, the structure is modeled on the vineyard towers from Burgundy.
I also think that it looks not unlike a lighthouse - Nordic flair in Rheinhessen! If you hike the 7.9 kilometer long Hiwweltour Neubornyou inevitably pass him by.
A wonderful view of vineyards and gently rolling hills can be enjoyed hills can be enjoyed either on the three balconies or on the observation platform of the tower.
You have mail: Napoleon storm
One that immediately stands out: the Napoleon Tower in Sprendlingen is clearly different from the other towers presented, as it proudly stretches its signal arms into the air.
This tower is a replica of a historic telegraph pole. It was erected in 2014 - exactly 200 years after the closure of the French telegraph line Metz-Mainz.
In Napoleon's time, such a telegraph pole and its movable signal arms could be used to transmit short messages - over a distance of 12 kilometers!
Unfortunately, the Napoleon Tower is not suitable for sending messages - for safety reasons, rigid signal arms were chosen for the structure.
Nevertheless, an ascent is very worthwhile: From the viewing platform you can not only view the beautiful Rhine-Hessian landscape, but you can also see as far as Bad Kreuznach. You can also look out over the Hunsrück, Soonwald, Donnersberg, Taunus and Odenwald.
A table of wine invites to a rest afterwards. Who like it sporty, simply uses the local high-altitude hiking trail for an extensive or go on one of the numerous bike paths.
Legendary Ajax Tower
Strictly speaking, this vineyard tower from 1865 should not appear on this list - its interior lacks stairs and therefore cannot be climbed.
Nevertheless, I would like to mention it here. For me, it is the most beautiful tower in Rheinhessen! In addition, hikers and walkers can also enjoy a spectacular view next to the tower.
One encounters the tower on the 9.9 kilometer long Hiwweltour Heideblick. And as it is with extraordinary buildings - they are often surrounded by an exciting story.
This is also the case here: At the beginning of the 19th century, the miller's daughter fell in love with a handsome farmer's son. He was not only good-looking, but also an exceptionally good dancer and wealthy to boot. A good match! The young man was also not averse to the miller's daughter.
The miller, however, threw a wrench in the young fortune - many years ago, he lost a lawsuit against the youngster's father. Therefore, he married his daughter to a wine merchant.
She died shortly after of a broken heart. Her beloved farmer son never tied the knot and had the Ajax Tower built on the spot where they once met for romantic walks.
Worthwhile destinations: Lookout towers
This was my report about the seven most beautiful lookout towers in Rheinhessen: Sometimes there is an interesting legend surrounding them, sometimes they are simply beautiful to look at. But all towers have one thing in common: Each one is definitely worth a visit!
