Demmerkogelwarte

St. Andrä-Höch

After the fire and collapse of the third observation tower, plans for the construction of the 4th tower have already begun. Key points of this project include not only the reconstruction of the observation tower but also the establishment of four knowledge dissemination stations in the form of oversized animal figures made of wood, which have been set up in the vicinity of the observation tower and can be playfully discovered and climbed by children.

The new observation tower has a platform height of 23.8 m, ensuring a panoramic view in all 4 cardinal directions. Furthermore, the combination of metal and wood construction blends well into the existing landscape. Several nesting boxes for different bird species have been integrated into the outer casing, which can be cleaned from the inside if needed. The overall project is a very good complement to the project "The Great Adventure at Demmerkogel" – a family hiking trail with games and fun – that started a few years ago.

The “Blickwechsel-Tour” combines cycling and hiking, leading to impressive observation towers with spectacular panoramic views.