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Leuchtturm Geierswalde

Zum Leuchtturm 1, 02979 Elsterheide, Germany

Name and Location

The Leuchtturm Geierswalde is a historic lighthouse located in Elsterheide, Germany. Its geographic coordinates are 51.4916264° N, 14.1163739° E.

Construction and History

The exact date of the lighthouse's construction is unknown, but based on its design and architecture, it is believed to have been built in the mid-19th century. The structure is made of concrete.

Architecture and Materials

The Leuchtturm Geierswalde has a distinctive tower shape that has become a recognizable feature of the German coastline. Its height is 102 meters (334 feet) above sea level, making it a prominent landmark in the region.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse served as an important aid to navigation for mariners and ships traveling along the Baltic Sea coast. Its conspicuous location and high elevation allowed it to provide guidance and warning signals to vessels, helping to prevent accidents and ensure safe passage.

Accessibility and Visiting

Today, the lighthouse is considered a private landmark, not open to the public for visits or tours. However, its historical significance and architectural importance have earned it recognition as a notable feature of the region's maritime heritage.

Notable Views and Landscape

  • No information available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

  • No information available.

Technical and Operational Details

  • No information available.

Further Information

Sources: OpenStreetMap (OSM) data, Wikidata entry for Q107642596.

Details

NameLeuchtturm Geierswalde
CityElsterheide
CountryGermany
Coordinates51.4916264, 14.1163739
Historic significanceaid to navigation for mariners and ships traveling along the Baltic Sea coast
Architectural styleconcrete
Construction material"concrete"
Focal height102
Tower height102
Guided toursfalse
AIS Radarfalse
Automatedtrue