Alarmstange, Mountain summit in Montabaur Heights, Germany
Alarmstange is a mountain summit in the Montabaur Heights and the highest point on the southwestern edge of the Westerwald range at about 545 meters. Two communication towers stand at its peak, and numerous hiking and mountain biking trails lead to it from different starting points.
French military forces built an optical signal station here in 1809, which later gave the peak its name. This connection to Napoleonic-era communication methods shaped how the place is remembered today.
The summit has a granite marker that once served surveyors mapping the region, connecting this peak to the broader story of how Germany's landscape was charted. Today, hikers often use it as a reference point when navigating the area.
The peak is accessible from several hiking trails suited to different skill levels, and the routes are generally well marked for easy navigation. Expect to encounter both day hikers and mountain bikers on the main paths.
The mountain is part of the largest continuous forest area in the Westerwald, standing alongside neighboring peaks Köppel and Lippersberg. This woodland stretches across the region in one unbroken expanse, which is rare for central German mountains.
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