| Platte | |
|---|---|
 View from theUpper Palatinate Tower on the Platte | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 946 m (3,104 ft)[1] |
| Listing | highest mountain in theSteinwald |
| Coordinates | 49°54′36″N12°03′11″E / 49.91°N 12.05306°E /49.91; 12.05306 |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Steinwald,Fichtel Mountains |
At 946 metres (3,104 ft),[1] thePlatte is the highest mountain in theSteinwald, a forest in theFichtel mountain range in central Germany.
The Platte is a popular walking destination, not least because of theUpper Palatinate Tower, which is located on its summit. It is climbable and offers good views of the surrounding region.
The first Upper Palatinate Tower (Oberpfalz Tower) lasted from 1972 to 1998. The second tower was officially opened on 10 September 2000. It is of wood and steel construction and was designed by Ferdinand Lehner. It has a total height of 35 metres. The observation deck is 30 metres high and can be reached via a stairway with 150 steps.
Several footpaths lead to the Platte. The best-known is that from theMarktredwitzer Haus to theWeißenstein Ruins and then on to the Platte. Another of the many paths leads from theWaldhaus to the Platte.
