Michelskäppele
Michelskäppele is a viewpoint above Bad Urach in Germany’s Swabian Alb, on the hillside separating the Ermstal valley from Zittelstatt. From the pavilion, you see Bad Urach, the valley, and surrounding landscapes shaped by converging side valleys. The ascent from town is relatively steep. The setting belongs to the Geopark Swabian Alb, where geological and natural features receive protection.
The pavilion recalls St. Michael’s Chapel, which once stood on Hohenberg before its dismantling in 1534. Eugen Groß, a local textile manufacturer, commissioned the first pavilion here in 1880. Clearing the forest below opened unobstructed views towards the town and valley. Different directions and elevations reveal Bad Urach through the Ermstal’s branching landscape.
The hillside combines a quiet natural setting with a visible trace of local history. A cleared slope beneath the structure keeps the valley and Bad Urach in view.
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