Dolmar, Volcanic summit in Kühndorf, Germany
Dolmar is a 739-meter summit located in Kühndorf between the Rhön Mountains and Thuringian Forest in central Germany. Walking trails cross its slopes, and a restaurant with views sits near the peak.
Bronze Age burials and Celtic ring fortifications reveal that people settled here in prehistoric times. During the 20th century, Soviet forces claimed the mountain as a restricted military zone until the Cold War ended.
The mountain carries a name rooted in Celtic settlements, with visible ring fortifications still marking the hilltop landscape today. Local communities have used these slopes for grazing and forestry for generations.
Marked hiking trails of varying difficulty lead to the summit, with most routes taking between one and two hours on foot. The Charlottenhaus restaurant along the way provides rest stops and traditional German food.
During the Cold War, the area was sealed off for Soviet military exercises, which inadvertently protected ancient structures buried below from disturbance. This accidental preservation means some Celtic remains survive in remarkably good condition.
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