The 20-meter-high observation tower was built in 1908 on the 148,5-meter-high Wachtelberg in the “Wachtelberg-Mühlbachtal” nature reserve, inaugurated on April 1, 1909, and on clear days offers a panoramic view of up to 40 kilometers over the beautiful Mulde valley from the observation platform. Inside the tower, visitors can view an exhibition on its 100-year history and the flora of the “Mittlere Mulde” landscape conservation area. Guided tours of the nature reserve are available through the GeoRanger of the Geopark Porphyrland.
Good to know
Opening hours
open on Sundays and public holidays:
April/ May 13:30 p.m.-16:00 p.m.
June/July/August 15:30-18:00 p.m.
September/ October 13:30 p.m.-16:00 p.m.
April/ May 13:30 p.m.-16:00 p.m.
June/July/August 15:30-18:00 p.m.
September/ October 13:30 p.m.-16:00 p.m.
Arrival & Parking
By public transport: From Leipzig Central Station take the RE50 or S3 to Wurzen. In Wurzen change to bus line B to Dehnitz, Osterblumenweg. The destination is about 150 m away on foot.
By car: Take the B6 to Bahnhofstraße in Wurzen. Take Dehnitzer Weg and Am Wachtelberg to Osterblumenweg.
By car: Take the B6 to Bahnhofstraße in Wurzen. Take Dehnitzer Weg and Am Wachtelberg to Osterblumenweg.
Contact person: in
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Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
Augustusplatz 9
04109 Leipzig
Organization
Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
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How to find us
Bismarck Tower on the Wachtelberg Wurzen
Am Wachtelberg 16
04808 Spice up - Dehnitz
