Hohe Weg Lighthouse

The Hohe Weg lighthouse was built in 1856 and is the oldest fixed offshore lighthouse of the Weser estuary in the Wadden Sea, Germany.

It has been in operation for over 165 years, providing vital navigation assistance to mariners.

Architecture

• The tower height of the Hohe Weg lighthouse stands at 31 meters (102 feet), while its focal height is 36 meters (118 feet).
• The lighthouse features a distinctive design with four distinct light characteristics: white, white, white, and red.

Each light has a range of 17 kilometers, with the fourth light having a shorter range of 14 kilometers.

Light Characteristics

• The Hohe Weg lighthouse emits four different colored lights to aid navigation.
• The first three lights are white, each with a range of 17 kilometers, while the fourth light is red and has a range of 14 kilometers.
• The fifth light is green and has a range of 13 kilometers.

Current Status

The Hohe Weg lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation, although it may be automated in certain conditions.

Location and Accessibility

The Hohe Weg lighthouse is located 25 km northwest of Bremerhaven, Germany, in the German Bight.

The address is Hohe Weg, Lower Saxony, Germany.

The lighthouse can be visited by those interested in maritime history and navigation.

Heritage Status

The Hohe Weg lighthouse has been recognized for its historical significance, with a notable entry on Wikipedia detailing its construction and operation.

Notable Historical Events

The Hohe Weg lighthouse played an important role in the development of maritime navigation in Germany.

Its construction marked a significant milestone in the history of offshore lighthouses in the Wadden Sea region.