Donnersberg, Summit of Palatinate region, Germany
The Donnersberg rises to 687 meters above sea level and extends across 2,400 hectares between Rockenhausen and Kirchheimbolanden in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Celtic settlers established a 240-hectare settlement on the mountain around 150 BC, leaving behind substantial fortification structures still visible today.
The mountain's name connects to Germanic mythology, as Donner refers to the thunder god Donar, with Romans later calling it Mons Jovis.
The Donnersberg Rundweg circular trail leads visitors through the mountain paths while multiple marked routes connect to the European walking route E8.
A 27-meter tall observation tower called Ludwigsturm stands 900 meters east of the summit point Königstuhl, offering views across the region.
Location: Donnersbergkreis
Elevation above the sea: 686 m
Website: http://www.donnersberg-touristik.de
Website: http://donnersberg-touristik.de
GPS coordinates: 49.62529,7.91468
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:52
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