Ösel-Berg

Ösel-Berg is a limestone hill in Denkte rising about 156 meters above sea level, situated within the Ostbraunschweigisches Hügelland region. The slopes display grassland and scattered former quarry sites that shape the hillside's character.

In 1425, Duke Bernhard granted Braunschweig citizens permission to quarry stone from the hill. This material became essential for building Wolfenbüttel fortress, transforming the site into a key resource for regional construction projects.

The name "Ösel" may derive from older local terms related to rock or stone, reflecting the hill's geological nature and significance to the area. Today, visitors can see the traces of quarrying activity woven into the landscape, with abandoned workings visible across the hillside.

The hill is accessible from a small parking area between Neindorf and Kissenbrück, where agricultural paths lead upward. The terrain suits both hiking and cycling, allowing visitors to explore the slopes at their own pace.

The rock layers display steep tilts from the Triassic period, shaped by halokinesis processes that are clearly visible in the old quarry walls. This geological process created the distinctive formations visitors see today.

Location: Denkte

Elevation above the sea: 156 m

Part of: Ostbraunschweigisches Hügelland

GPS coordinates: 52.12850,10.59260

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:08