Hirschberg, Mountain summit in Kaufungen Forest, Germany
The summit reaches 643.4 meters above sea level and features a circular plateau extending one kilometer in diameter with two distinct peaks.
Mining operations at Hirschberg began in 1690, with brown coal extraction continuing on its northern slopes until final closure in October 2003.
The mountain forms part of the protected Meißner-Kaufungen Forest Nature Park, preserving natural habitats and geological features of northern Hesse.
Visitors access the mountain through marked hiking trails from the towns of Wickenrode and Großalmerode, as no roads lead to the summit.
The summit plateau contains visible traces of historical mining activities, including circular clearings measuring up to 165 meters in diameter.
Location: Hesse
Elevation above the sea: 643.4 m
GPS coordinates: 51.24557,9.75529
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:03
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