Hortenkopf, Mountain summit in Palatine Forest, Germany
The Hortenkopf rises 606 meters above sea level between the villages of Hofstätten and Leimen in the Palatine Forest region.
The mountain forms part of the Frankenweide massif and stands as the second southernmost of four peaks exceeding 600 meters in this section.
The transmission tower erected on the summit serves as a regional communication hub and makes the mountain recognizable from considerable distances.
Multiple marked hiking trails lead to the summit, connecting with neighboring peaks through continuous ridges that remain above 450 meters elevation.
The Palatine Watershed crosses directly through the summit, affecting the flow direction of water streams toward different river systems.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Elevation above the sea: 606 m
GPS coordinates: 49.27045,7.82733
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:50
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