Rixdorfer Höhe, Summit in Hasenheide, Berlin, Germany.
Rixdorfer Höhe is an artificial hill in Hasenheide that rises about 68 feet (20 meters) above the surrounding area, offering visitors various slopes for play and sledding. The hill features multiple paths and routes, including a distinctive spiral path that winds down from the top and creates exciting runs for visitors of all ages.
The hill was constructed between 1948 and 1953 using 700,000 cubic meters of rubble collected from Berlin's destroyed buildings and neighborhoods. This project was part of the massive effort to clear the city and reclaim land after the war's destruction.
The hill serves as a reminder of the city's post-war reconstruction, when thousands of people worked to clear and rebuild Berlin from the damage of conflict. Walking up its slopes, visitors encounter a place that represents the resilience and effort of ordinary people who shaped the modern city.
The hill can be reached through Columbiadamm with parking options nearby, and it offers sledding tracks suited to different skill levels. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes as the slopes can become slippery in winter weather.
The spiral sledding track winds around the hill in a distinctive way, creating an especially intense speed experience as it descends. This specialized route differs from standard sledding paths and makes each run feel like a unique adventure.
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