Birkenkopf, Summit and viewpoint in Stuttgart, Germany
The 511-meter Birkenkopf forms the highest elevation point in Stuttgart's inner city, rising 300 meters above the Neckar River level.
Local authorities transported over 15 million cubic meters of debris from 53 World War II air raids to create this elevated terrain between 1953 and 1957.
The mountain contains visible remnants of building facades and architectural elements from Stuttgart's pre-war structures, preserved as outdoor exhibits at the summit.
Visitors can reach Birkenkopf by taking bus line 92 to the designated stop, followed by a steep walk through maintained paths to the observation point.
A memorial plaque at the summit acknowledges the mountain's formation from city ruins, commemorating war victims while offering views of the Swabian Alps and Black Forest.
Location: Stuttgart
Elevation above the sea: 511 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: Rotenwaldstraße 371, 70197 Stuttgart, Germany 70197 Stuttgart
GPS coordinates: 48.76537,9.13148
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:34
Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, features a blend of architectural and industrial heritage from the Middle Ages to modern times. The city hosts two car museums: the Mercedes-Benz Museum with 160 vehicles across nine floors, and the Porsche Museum tracing the brand's history since 1948. The historic city center is organized around Schlossplatz, dominated by the baroque New Castle from 1746, and Schillerplatz, where a bronze statue of the poet stands. The Old Castle, a former medieval fortress now housing a regional museum, is situated near modern structures like the municipal library, a nine-story white cube recognizable by its central atrium. Green spaces punctuate the urban fabric, from Killesberg Park to the castle gardens, while Feuersee, a former fire brigade pond from 1882, reflects the neo-Gothic St. John’s Church. The Market Hall of 1914, decorated with floral and geometric motifs, offers local produce and dining options. Worth a visit are the surroundings: Esslingen am Neckar preserves 200 medieval timber-framed houses and a 13th-century church dedicated to Saint-Denis, while Ludwigsburg Palace displays the baroque art of living in southern Germany.
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