page_title: Schauinsland
section_title: Schauinsland Tower
hierarchical_section_title: Schauinsland / Points of interest / Schauinsland Tower
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Eugen-Keidel-Turm, Schauinsland, Schwarzwald, Deutschland
context_page_description: The Schauinsland, is a mountain in the Black Forest with an elevation of 1,284 m above sea level. It is a popular destination for day trips. Due to the high amount of silver mining, it was previously known as "Erzkasten"; the name "Schouwesland" first appeared in 1347. The mountain is located roughly ten kilometres south-east of Freiburg’s city centre.
context_section_description: Built in 1981, and named after the former Mayor of Freiburg Eugen Keidel, the lookout built on the summit of the Schauinsland is the start of many hiking routes within the local mountainous region. From the viewing platform, roughly 20 metres high, Mont Blanc can also be seen, which is not possible at the base of the tower due to the ski resort "Haldenköpfle" just in front.
caption: The Eugen Keidel Tower
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