Collmberg

Collmberg is a summit near Wermsdorf in Nordsachsen with an elevation of 312 meters, featuring ancient Greywacke rocks from the Ordovician period at its core. These rocks are visible in exposed sections around the mountain and offer insight into the oldest geological layers of the region.

A medieval hill fort was built between 900 and 930 on the summit, creating a fortified place at this strategically important height. This structure was part of early medieval power consolidation in the region.

The location was long connected with the hunting traditions of Saxon princes, and traces of this past remain visible in its landscape. The surrounding forests still carry the marks of this noble use today.

The Albert Tower, built in 1854, leads up 99 steps to an observation platform with views in several directions. The site is accessible via a light to moderate climb from the valley below.

The Geophysical Observatory of Leipzig University was established here between 1927 and 1932 and continues to record seismic activity and atmospheric measurements today. This research station is one of the reasons why measurements taken at this location hold special importance for geosciences.

GPS coordinates: 51.30363,13.01064

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:23