Glessener Höhe, Summit at Bergheim, Germany
The Glessener Höhe rises 204 meters above sea level, featuring steep slopes covered with poplar, beech, birch, oak, and spruce trees.
Between 1955 and 1970, this elevation emerged from materials extracted during brown coal mining operations in the Fortuna open-pit mine.
The summit cross of Glessener Höhe hosts an ecumenical service on Ascension Day, bringing together Protestant and Catholic congregations from Glessen.
Multiple marked hiking paths lead to the summit, including the wooden staircase named Himmelsleiter with 350 steps to reach the top.
The summit contains a visitor book where hikers can record their achievements after reaching the highest point between Eifel and Bergisches Land.
GPS coordinates: 50.95363,6.72898
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
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