Bismarck Tower Eibenstock (Auersberg)
The oldest lookout tower in the Western Ore Mountains rises on the Auersberg, Saxony's second highest mountain. Originally built in 1860, later renovated and named in honor of Otto von Bismarck, it now offers unforgettable views and a wealth of facilities for visitors.
18 m
1 €
pěšky nebo autem až k věži
Královská saská lesní správa
1860 (Bismarckův název později)
Access routes
You can reach the Auersberg via various routes from Eibenstock, including a comfortable serpentine or access road to the car park.
Pěšky z turistického centra Eibenstock: 7,5 km po značené stezce.
Alternativa: údolím řeky Große Bockau po „Schlangenweg“, 9 km s mírnými serpentinami.
Autem: možnost parkování přímo u věže.
History of the lookout tower
The tower was built in 1860 as a fire station and triangulation point. It was later named after Bismarck and raised in 1901. In 1940, it received a roofed platform. A mountain hut was built near the tower, which was also visited by the Saxon king. Today, the tower serves as an important tourist point with views of the Czech-Saxon border.
Architecture and design
The prismatic granite tower with buttresses has a stone portal with a staircase, illuminated by slit windows. The walkway is made of consoles and an arcade wall. The lookout is complemented by a wooden superstructure and an upper platform. Inside there is a spiral stone staircase (66 steps) and further iron stairs. The material is quarry stone from local granite.
Gallery Bismarck Tower Eibenstock (Auersberg)
The pictures show the unique tower and the mountain environment, which offers panoramic views and relaxation.
