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Birkenberg, Mountain summit in Leinefelde-Worbis, Germany

The Birkenberg summit reaches an elevation of 533.4 meters above sea level, forming a prominent feature in the Thuringian landscape of northern Germany.

During the medieval period, the northern slopes of Birkenberg contained valuable mineral deposits, including silver, copper, and lead that were mined between 1200 and 1400.

The mountain area serves as an educational destination for geology students and researchers who study the mineral composition and rock formations of central Germany.

Visitors can access Birkenberg through maintained hiking trails, with geographic coordinates 51.4625516 latitude and 10.4031645 longitude guiding them to the location.

The mountain contains multiple mineral varieties such as arsenopyrite, chalcopyrite, and galena, making it a geological reference point for mineral studies.

Location: Leinefelde-Worbis

Elevation above the sea: 533.4 m

GPS coordinates: 51.46255,10.40316

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:54

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