Desenberg, Shield volcano and inselberg in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
The Desenberg rises 343.6 meters above sea level, forming a distinctive basalt knoll topped with medieval castle ruins near Daseburg.
The land surrounding Desenberg has belonged to the von Spiegels family since 1250, marking centuries of territorial continuity in the region.
Local folklore suggests the Desenberg housed an Irminsul, a sacred pillar in Germanic paganism, before the arrival of Christianity in the area.
Visitors can reach the summit via marked hiking trails, offering views of the Warburg Börde and Weser Uplands from the castle tower.
The Desenberg emerges as an isolated cone-shaped hill, standing 190 meters above the River Diemel in the otherwise flat Warburg landscape.
Elevation above the sea: 343.6 m
GPS coordinates: 51.50031,9.19839
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:21
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