Hegekopf, Mountain summit in Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Germany
Hegekopf is a mountain summit in the Waldeck-Frankenberg district of Hesse, rising approximately 843 meters high within the Rhine Slate Mountains. The peak is surrounded by thick forests and gentle slopes that characterize the region's rolling terrain.
The mountain has served as a natural landmark for local communities across many centuries. Its role as a geographical reference point in the Waldeck-Frankenberg area runs deep in the region's history.
Local residents participate in regular hiking expeditions to Hegekopf's peak, maintaining a strong connection to their regional natural landmarks.
Several marked hiking trails lead to the summit from different starting points in the surrounding area. Most routes are well-marked and begin from small towns scattered across the Waldeck-Frankenberg district.
The mountain's position at coordinates 51.2692°N and 8.5889°E provides clear views across the surrounding Hesse landscape from its 842.9-meter peak.
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