Parnaß Tower, Plön
Parnaßturm
A steel observation tower in the wooded hills north of Plön, with views from the top over the Großer Plöner See, several other lakes and Plön Castle.
Parnass Tower stands in the Parnass woodland on the northern outskirts of Plön. The original tower was built in 1888, and today's structure is steel, about 30 metres tall, on a hill about 68 metres above sea level. Climbing its roughly 100 steps rewards you with views of the Großer Plöner See, the Kleiner Plöner See, other lakes and the castle, making it the most direct viewpoint for the lake landscape. The tower is free to climb. It is about 20 to 30 minutes on foot or by bike from the centre of Plön, along a beech-forest trail. Steps can be slippery in rain or snow.
Opening hours
Open all day (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Plön Old Town
- Plön Castle
- Prinzeninsel, Plön
- Großer Plöner See
- Bosau & St. Peter's Church
- Preetz Priory
- Five Lakes Tour, Malente
- Eutin Old Town & Market Square