Hochwacht observation tower (Albis)

Albis Hochwacht
Basic data
Place:	Langnau am Albis
Canton:	Zurich
Country:	Switzerland
Altitude :	877  m
Coordinates: 47 ° 15 '58.7 "  N , 8 ° 31' 53.8"  E ; CH1903:  six hundred eighty-two thousand seven hundred and thirteen  /  235620
Use:	Observation tower
Accessibility:	Observation tower open to the public
Tower data
Construction time :	1978
Client : Various Rotary Clubs Building material : Wood
Total height :	33.15  m
Viewing platform:	30  m
Position map
Albis Hochwacht

The high watchtower is a 33 meter high observation tower in the municipality of Langnau am Albis in Switzerland. He stands at 877  m above sea level. M. high Hochwacht , which was called Schnabel until the construction of the observation tower . Today the elevation formerly known as Schlossbühl bears the name Schnabel only a little southeast , on which the ruins of the Schnabelburg are also located.

Ascent

The viewing platform can be reached via 152 steps and 2 intermediate landings.

Viewing platform

The viewing platform at a height of 30 meters offers seating. The observation tower grants a 360 degree view. You can see various lakes and the alpine panorama from Säntis to the Bernese Alps .

Around the tower

In addition to various barbecue areas, there is a small pavilion that was renovated when the observation tower was built.

getting there

You can walk to the observation tower from the Albis Pass in around 30 minutes. The journey from Tüfenbach is around 1 kilometer long and leads via Pfisterbodenstrasse , which is initially developed as a dirt road. The dirt road ends at the edge of the forest and a path leads almost to the Schnabelburg. Shortly before, it crosses the Ringweg , which leads directly to the viewing platform.

and display information about the image

360 ° panorama from the Hochwacht Albis

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Geoserver of the Swiss Federal Administration ( information )