Asberg, Mountain summit in Westerwald, Germany
Asberg is a summit in the region between Unkel, Erpel and Rheinbreitbach with a rounded basalt dome. Around the peak sit several former quarry pits that have filled with water and now dot the landscape.
From the late 1800s through the 1970s, the mountain served as a basalt quarry with a cable car system moving stone down to Rheinbreitbach below. This industrial period shaped the terrain and created the depressions that hold water today.
The summit forms part of a regional hiking trail network that connects several landmarks across the area. Visitors walk marked paths that link this location to other notable destinations nearby.
The summit is accessible via several hiking trails, and the former quarry pits serve as natural landmarks to help orient yourself along the routes. Visiting is possible year-round, though paths can become slippery during wetter months.
The summit sits at a water divide between two river systems, giving rise to several streams that flow in opposite directions. Most visitors exploring the trails are unaware of this hydrological feature beneath their feet.
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