The Bleichturm, or Trockenturm, in Wehrsdorf is a modest but historically rich granite tower that tells the story of a region once shaped by weaving and textile bleaching. It's a great stop for anyone interested in industrial heritage tucked into a quiet Saxon village.

The tower stands in Wehrsdorf, part of the municipality of Sohland an der Spree, surrounded by traditional Upper Lusatian village architecture. This isn't a mountain viewpoint in the classic sense - rather a charming waypoint on a countryside walk, where industrial architecture blends with rural character. The surroundings turn green in spring and summer, while the nearby hills take on warm tones in autumn, making a stroll here pleasant year-round.

• The tower is located in Wehrsdorf, part of the Sohland an der Spree municipality
• The building is protected as a historic monument
• Since 2016 the building has housed a kindergarten, so visits are limited to viewing from outside

Interestingly, the tower was built in 1858 by Johann Gottlob Böhme and was the village's first industrial building, intended to revolutionize fabric bleaching using steam - a method that ultimately didn't prove successful.