Deutscher Olymp

Deutscher Olymp is a 62-meter summit in Cuxhaven district topped with a 29-meter observation tower on the Wingst ridge. The structure features glass panels for viewing the surrounding flat terrain and waterways that shape the regional landscape.

The elevation formed during the Ice Age as a moraine ridge and received its current name in 1852 from an innkeeper who previously called it Fahlenberg. This name change reflected a shift in how locals viewed the site as a notable landmark.

The name draws inspiration from classical mythology and reflects how the location connects people to the surrounding landscape. From here, visitors can observe the vastness of northern German terrain and the activity of river traffic.

The location is accessible on foot from several surrounding municipalities and serves as a hiking destination. Clear weather offers the best views across the river landscape and coastal plains without obstruction.

Glass panels installed in 1974 allow visitors to observe ships heading toward the Elbe and spot the Brunsbüttel nuclear power station in the distance. This technical feature makes the location a vantage point for watching industrial and maritime activity.

Location: Lower Saxony

Elevation above the sea: 62 m

GPS coordinates: 53.74223,9.07611

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05