Lemberg, Mountain summit in Tuttlingen, Germany

Lemberg is the highest summit of the Swabian Jura, reaching 1015.7 metres. Its summit plateau holds traces of a Hallstatt-era fortification, with walls and ditches still visible. A 33-metre steel lattice tower, the Lembergturm, stands on top; its platform at 30 metres is reached by over 152 steps on twelve open floors. The mountain rises above a meadow and is densely forested on all sides.

The summit plateau was settled in the Hallstatt period, between the 8th and 5th centuries BC. Traces of a Celtic fortification survive as low walls and ditches, and the plateau was terraced on its east and west sides. The name Lemberg is Celtic, from 'lem', meaning morass or swamp, probably referring to the marshy ground where the Bära rises at the foot of the mountain.

The mountain's name has Celtic roots, where 'lem' refers to the Bära stream that originates at the base of the peak. This linguistic connection shows how closely the landscape was tied to ancient inhabitants.

The climb to the observation platform is short and straightforward, as the 152 steps can be covered quickly. Visibility is best on clear days, and the route remains accessible year-round.

The Lemberg is a Zeugenberg, a remnant left standing after the softer limestone around it eroded away. Its northwest face drops steeply into the foreland, while the summit plateau still shows walls, ditches and terraces from a Hallstatt-period settlement of the 8th to 5th centuries BC.