Gänsehals, Mountain summit in Bell, Germany
The Gänsehals rises to 575.3 meters between two former volcanic craters, the Wehrer Kessel and the Riedener Valley in the Hocheifel region.
In 1844, workers discovered remains of an ancient tower on the mountain, and its tuff stones were later used to build the cemetery wall in Bell.
The mountain's original name appears in historical documents as Geissenberg or Geisberg, with numerous surrounding field names indicating Celtic origins in the region.
The RWE telecommunications tower, built in 1976, includes a public observation platform at 25 meters height, offering views of Siebengebirge and Westerwald.
A medieval defensive structure called Landwehr passed along the eastern ridge of the mountain, with visible remnants of its moat and wall systems.
Location: Bell
Elevation above the sea: 575.3 m
GPS coordinates: 50.39704,7.20447
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:03
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