For visitors to Franconian Switzerland looking to explore the local area, the Pottensteiner Himmelsleiter should be a must-visit stop. Primarily a radio tower, the Pottensteiner Himmelsleiter is also used as a viewing point – for those who can face its 150 step climb. The hot dip galvanized steel structure is 37 m tall and offers impressive panoramic views of the region.
Image: Institut Feuerverzinken
Posted on October 28, 2020 by Galvanizers Association
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