Borsberg, Summit in Dresden, Germany
Description
Borsberg rises to 361 meters and is the second highest point in Dresden, marking the southern end of the Loschwitz-Pillnitzer hillside. A sandstone column from 1865 crowns the summit, and dense forests surround the peak.
History
During the Royal Saxon land survey between 1862 and 1890, the peak served as a triangulation point and received its sandstone marker column. An 18th-century hermitage was also built on the summit for monks seeking solitary meditation.
Culture
The area once served as royal hunting grounds and features an artificial rock grotto built for the Saxon king's leisure. This shows how the landscape was shaped for the ruling class to enjoy during their visits.
Practical
An orientation board on the south side of the former mountain restaurant points toward alternative routes to Graupa and Pirna. The surrounding forest provides natural shelter from the weather, so visitors experience different conditions depending on the season.
Did you know?
One of 158 original triangulation points from the Royal Saxon survey of 1862 to 1890 stands at the peak. These markers formed the foundation for one of Europe's first systematic land mapping projects.
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