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Pelzerturm
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Pelzerturm

Historic vantage point atop Aachen's highest forest hill

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Pelzerturm was situated on the 358-meter-high Steineknipp in Aachen's city forest. Constructed in 1886 from massive tree trunks, it provided a striking view of the surroundings. The initiative for its construction came from Head Forester Franz Oster.
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The tower officially opened on July 14, 1899.

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July 14, 1899

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