Plettenberg

Plettenberg is a mountain summit in the Swabian Jura with three distinct peaks rising just above 1000 meters in elevation. A telecommunications tower stands on the northern peak, while a staffed refuge hut sits lower on the southern slopes offering food and drinks to visitors.

The mountain received a telecommunications tower in the late 20th century, which became a visible landmark in the region. Industrial use and recreational development began to shape the mountain in tandem with each other.

The mountain serves as a gathering place for hikers and locals who come to share meals and enjoy views across the Swabian Jura. The refuge hut here creates a natural meeting point where people experience the landscape together.

This mountain is reached by hiking trails from multiple directions, offering different levels of difficulty for various fitness levels. A staffed refuge partway up the southern slopes provides a good stopping point with food and refreshments along the way.

Limestone has been extracted from the mountain for decades and transported by cable car system down to a cement factory in the valley below. This industrial operation runs alongside the recreational use of the slopes by hikers and visitors.

Location: Baden-Württemberg

Elevation above the sea: 1,002 m

GPS coordinates: 48.21363,8.80729

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:48