Welcome to the Horet Observation Tower!
The Horet Observation Tower is an architectural gem, captivating visitors with its 17 meters height and 44 steps leading to the observation platform. It majestically stands at 331 meters above sea level in Rümmelsheim, close to the border with Waldalgesheim. This listed tower was built between 1909 and 1910 and impresses with a footprint of 4.5 by 4.5 meters.
In the basement, there is a historic deep reservoir that once served for water supply and has a capacity of 250 cubic meters of water. Until 1978, it was operated by the Trollmühle water association in Windesheim to supply the surrounding communities with water. Today, a newly constructed elevated tank from 1976 with a volume of 200,000 cubic meters takes on this important task.
After a period of closure due to vandalism, the tower now shines again in new splendor! In close collaboration with the neighboring community of Waldalgesheim and the water association, the observation tower has been reopened as a new tourist “jewel.” In September 2024, it was made accessible to the public during the celebrations of the “Me(e)hrSehenTour” in Rümmelsheim. From here, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the former Amalienhöhe mine in Waldalgesheim, whose distinctive tower once represented an important sightline.
Starting from April 12, 2025, the Horet Observation Tower will welcome visitors every Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM – admission is free!
In the immediate vicinity, you will find an inviting barbecue area that is perfect for larger groups. Please note that this must be reserved in advance. For more information, it is best to contact the Waldalgesheimer Heimatfreunde at this link.
The local communities of Rümmelsheim and Waldalgesheim look forward to welcoming you to the “new” old Horet Observation Tower! Come by and enjoy the breathtaking view and the beautiful surroundings!
Viewing Tower Horet
The Viewing Tower Horet in Rümmelsheim, an architectural jewel from 1909, will be open from...
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Contact details
Email: touristinfo@vg-ls.de Phone: (0049) 06724 274 Website: http://www.soonwalderlebnistag.de
Opening hours
Monday: closedTuesday: closed
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: closed
Friday: closed
Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Binger Straße 3 a
55442
Stromberg
(DE)
Coordinates
Lat: 49.939976
Long: 7.837794
More information
There are various ways to reach the Horet. The best is on foot, official parking spaces are not available. The tower is located along the coastal hiking trail, which has the Trollbachhalle as its start and end point.
Welcome to the Horet Observation Tower!
The Horet observation tower is an architectural gem that delights with its 17 meters height and 44 steps to the observation platform. It majestically towers 331 meters above sea level in Rümmelsheim, very close to the border with Waldalgesheim. This listed tower was built between 1909 and 1910 and impresses with a footprint of 4.5 by 4.5 meters.
In the basement, there is a historic deep reservoir that once served for water supply and has a capacity of 250 cubic meters of water. Until 1978, it was operated by the Trollmühle water association in Windesheim to supply the surrounding communities with water. Today, a newly constructed elevated tank from 1976 takes over this important task.
After a period of closure due to vandalism, the tower now shines again in new splendor! In close cooperation with the neighboring community of Waldalgesheim and the water association, the observation tower has been reopened as a new tourist “gem.” In September 2024, it was made accessible to the public as part of the celebrations for the “Me(e)hrSehenTour” in Rümmelsheim. From here, you can enjoy a wonderful view - unfortunately not a panoramic view, as the line of sight is restricted on one side by a high tree population, but it is still a joy to behold.
Since April 2025, the Horet observation tower welcomes its visitors every Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM – admission is free!
In the immediate vicinity, you will find an inviting barbecue area that is ideal for larger groups. Please note that this must be reserved in advance. For more information, it is best to contact the Waldalgesheimer Heimatfreunde at this link.
The local communities of Rümmelsheim and Waldalgesheim look forward to welcoming you to the “new” old Horet observation tower! Come by and enjoy the view and the beautiful surroundings!