Kappelberg, Mountain summit in Offenheim, Germany.
Kappelberg rises to 358 meters in elevation within the forest area Vorholz, making it the highest point in the Rhenish Hesse region.
Archaeological investigations near Kappelberg have revealed opened burial mounds and connections to Celtic settlements linked to the nearby Donnersberg region.
Local communities established an interest group in 2008 to develop the summit area while preserving its natural and historical significance.
The summit features two seating arrangements and a cross marker, with several hiking trails ranging from 3.75 to 20.7 kilometers in length.
A mysterious pile of basalt stones sits approximately 10 meters from the summit, with their origins remaining unknown to this day.
Location: Offenheim
Elevation above the sea: 358 m
GPS coordinates: 49.70923,7.98254
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:59
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