The Pegelturm floats on the Lake Goitzsche and is only accessible via a pontoon bridge, sinking and rising with the water level. Two counter-rotating spiral staircases allow visitors to ascend and descend the tower. It offers a perfect 360°-view of Lake Goitzsee and of the towns of Friedersdorf, Bitterfeld, Mühlbeck and Pouch. On a clear day, one can even see Leipzig.
Further information:
Pegelturm 06774 Gemeinde Muldestausee, OT Friedersdorf
Facts Height: 26 meters Number of steps: 144 Material: steel Construction cost: approx. 5,5 million DM Start of construction: June 6, 1999 Completion: June 9, 2000 Length of the pontoon bridge: 190 meters Number of pontoons: 24
