Kesselberg, Mountain summit in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Kesselberg is a mountain peak in the Palatinate region rising to about 662 meters and represents the second highest point in the Palatine Forest. The summit plateau features characteristic depressions and hollows formed in the sandstone.
The mountain was studied starting in the 1950s by historian Friedrich Sprater, who researched the rock formations and their origins. His work helped shape understanding of the geological history of this forest region.
The summit area shows several depressions in the sandstone that researchers have linked to ancient practices in the region. These formations are visible today and shape how the hilltop landscape appears.
Access is through hiking trails at Benderplatz and Kohlplatz, with parking available at the Lolosruhe car park. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear as forest paths can be uneven and the plateau works well as part of longer hikes.
The formations known as glacier depressions at the summit are rounded hollows in the sandstone landscape, believed to have formed from ice masses during earlier cold periods. These geological features create distinct visual patterns across the hilltop today.
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