Löbau Cast Iron Tower
König-Friedrich-August-Turm
A cast-iron lookout tower completed in 1854, one of the oldest of its kind in Europe, with views over the Upper Lusatian hills from the top.
King Friedrich August Tower stands on Löbau Hill. It is 28 meters tall and assembled entirely from cast-iron components. Its octagonal Gothic Revival openwork design is elegant, and it is considered one of Europe's oldest cast-iron lookout towers. The 120 steps to the top reward you with views over the Upper Lusatian Mountains and the Zittau Mountains. There is a restaurant on the summit. The hike up from Löbau town center takes about 40 minutes, and Görlitz is about 30 km away.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Oct 10:00–18:00; winter weekends only
Nearby sights
- Herrnhut
- Zittau & Great Zittau Lenten Veil
- Zittau Narrow Gauge Railway
- Landeskrone
- St. Marienthal Abbey
- Oybin Castle and Monastery
- Lake Berzdorf
- Bautzen Old Town