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'''Engelberg (Leonberg)''' is a mountain of [[Baden-Württemberg]], [[Germany]]. The mountain rises up over the town of Leonberg, Engelberg at a height of {{Convert|480.60|m|ft}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Der Engelbergturm |url=/proxy/https://www.leonberg.de/Kultur-Sport-Tourismus/Tourismus/Sehenswertes/Engelbergturm/ |access-date=2024-07-19 |website=Leonberg |language=de}}</ref> |
'''Engelberg (Leonberg)''' is a mountain of [[Baden-Württemberg]], [[Germany]]. The mountain rises up over the town of Leonberg, Engelberg at a height of {{Convert|480.60|m|ft}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Der Engelbergturm |url=/proxy/https://www.leonberg.de/Kultur-Sport-Tourismus/Tourismus/Sehenswertes/Engelbergturm/ |access-date=2024-07-19 |website=Leonberg |language=de}}</ref> Originally known as '''Endelberg''', it has been called by its current name since the 16th century.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Einholz |first=Arnold |date=16 June 2022 |title=Der „Endelberg“ und sein Turm |url=/proxy/https://www.stuttgarter-zeitung.de/inhalt.leonberger-wahrzeichen-der-endelberg-und-sein-turm.f53b120a-7c35-4e82-b812-e20570998407.html |access-date=2024-07-19 |work=Stuttgarter Zeitung |language=de}}</ref> |
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The mountain served as a military post with a tall watchtower in the [[Middle Ages]].<ref name=":1" /> During the 19th century, parts of Engelberg were allotted to local citizens for gardening, and a forest was planted in 1840.<ref name=":1" /> The old watchtower was renovated by the Leonberg municipal council in 1842.<ref name=":1" /> The area became a popular destination for walkers.<ref name=":1" /> |
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| ⚫ | The Engelberg tower was opened in 1928, originally as a water tower for a golf course on the nearby heath.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=4 January 2024 |title=Der versteckte zweite Turm auf dem Engelberg |url=/proxy/https://www.stuttgarter-zeitung.de/inhalt.engelbergturm-kleiner-bruder-leonberg-lost-places-autobahn-a81.ba03eade-fb93-4b88-907d-d9a94464db27.html |access-date=2024-07-18 |work=Stuttgarter Zeitung |language=de}}</ref> Disused as a water tower since 1982, it is now a |
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| ⚫ | The current Engelberg tower was opened in 1928, originally as a water tower for a golf course on the nearby heath.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=4 January 2024 |title=Der versteckte zweite Turm auf dem Engelberg |url=/proxy/https://www.stuttgarter-zeitung.de/inhalt.engelbergturm-kleiner-bruder-leonberg-lost-places-autobahn-a81.ba03eade-fb93-4b88-907d-d9a94464db27.html |access-date=2024-07-18 |work=Stuttgarter Zeitung |language=de}}</ref> Disused as a water tower since 1982, it is now a well known lookout tower for tourists.<ref name=":0" /> 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.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Slotwinski |first=Thomas K. |date=25 April 2023 |title=Der Engelbergturm öffnet am 1. Mai |url=/proxy/https://www.stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.ausflugstipp-in-leonberg-der-engelbergturm-oeffnet-am-1-mai.75a6e00c-703c-4c53-8da7-015e9f994d08.html |access-date=2024-07-19 |work=Stuttgarter Zeitung |language=de}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | 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]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Start |url=/proxy/https://www.kz-gedenkstaette-leonberg.de/start/ |access-date=2024-07-19 |website=KZ-Gedenkstätte Leonberg |language=de}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 01:35, 19 July 2024
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| English translation | Angel-Mountain |
| Language of name | German |
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| Location | Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
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]
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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