Volkmarsberg, Mountain summit in Oberkochen, Germany.
Volkmarsberg is a mountain summit in the Swabian Alb region south of Aalen in Baden-Württemberg. From the top, the surrounding forest and meadows spread out across the landscape, offering wide views over the area.
A stone tower was built on the summit in 1930, becoming an established landmark of the region. The location has long served as a recognizable point for the surrounding communities.
The mountain features a system of marked hiking paths that connect local communities, facilitating outdoor recreation activities throughout the Ostalbkreis district.
The mountain is reachable via several hiking paths, including a direct route of about 2.5 kilometers from Oberkochen. The tower at the summit is easy to access and the climb usually takes less than 2 hours.
On clear days, observers can see the Zugspitze peak from the tower, located roughly 180 kilometers away. This distant view across the landscape surprises many visitors who climb to the top.
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