Liebherr tower crane helps construct world's largest witch's broom

At a construction site in Rothesütte, Germany, a local company used a Liebherr 340 EC-B 16 tower crane to complete the construction of a new regional attraction. The witch's broom currently being erected will act as a viewing tower in the Harz Mountains and is part of a larger witch-themed attraction along the hiking trails.

Access to the site was difficult, and all work had to be planned and carried out with precision with only a small room for error. The Liebherr crane lifted 12.5-tonne steel sections into position on the tower's concrete base for the planned lift installation. Around 2,560 steel parts were needed in total and over 22,300 bolts were used to create the 452-tonne steel structure. The high lifting capacity and flexibility of the Liebherr crane made it possible to manoeuvre in the tight worksite and on difficult terrain.

The Land of Witches attraction in the Harz Mountains 

The viewing tower shaped like a witch's broom is a part of the Land of Witches attraction in the Harz Mountains. The display will open up a world of discovery with an interactive exhibition that takes visitors into the fascinating realm of witches and myths rooted in German lore. The tower is part of the Harzer Hexenstieg hiking trail, making it a major addition to tourism in the region. 

Totaling 10.1 million euros (10.5 million USD), the project is scheduled for completion in 2025. The viewing tower is 70 metres high and offers visitors spectacular panoramic views of the Harz forests, pastoral meadows, and mountains.