Engelberg (Leonberg) is a mountain of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The mountain rises up over the town of Leonberg, Engelberg at a height of 480.60 metres (1,576.8 ft).[1] Originally known as Endelberg, it has been called by its current name since the 16th century.[2]
| Engelberg (Leonberg) | |
|---|---|
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| Naming | |
| English translation | Angel-Mountain |
| Language of name | German |
| Geography | |
| Location | Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
The mountain served as a military post with a tall watchtower in the Middle Ages.[2] During the 19th century, parts of Engelberg were allotted to local citizens for gardening, and a forest was planted in 1840.[2] The old watchtower was renovated by the Leonberg municipal council in 1842.[2] The area became a popular destination for walkers.[2]
The current Engelberg tower was opened in 1928, originally as a water tower for a golf course on the nearby heath.[3] Disused as a water tower since 1982, it is now a well known lookout tower for tourists.[3] Visitors climb 123 steps to reach the viewing platform, for a panoramic view of the mountains around Heilbronn; the Black Forest is also visible in the distance when the weather is clear.[4]
There is a concentration camp memorial near the old Engelberg tunnel, which was converted into a production facility where prisoners were forced to work during the Second World War.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Der Engelbergturm". Leonberg (in German). Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Einholz, Arnold (16 June 2022). "Der „Endelberg" und sein Turm". Stuttgarter Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Der versteckte zweite Turm auf dem Engelberg". Stuttgarter Zeitung (in German). 4 January 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
- ^ Slotwinski, Thomas K. (25 April 2023). "Der Engelbergturm öffnet am 1. Mai". Stuttgarter Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Start". KZ-Gedenkstätte Leonberg (in German). Retrieved 19 July 2024.
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