Hoher Hagen, Volcanic mountain summit in Dransfeld, Germany
Rising to 492.5 meters, Hoher Hagen stands within the Dransfeld Municipal Forest, forming the highest elevation point in the Göttingen district of Lower Saxony.
The mountain gained scientific importance when mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss conducted triangulation measurements from its summit during his survey work in the 19th century.
A 51-meter concrete observation tower, built in 1964 and named after Gauss, marks the summit and houses a restaurant offering regional German cuisine.
Visitors can reach the summit through multiple hiking trails or drive directly to the Gauss Tower, which features an elevator carrying eight people to the observation deck.
The basalt composition of Hoher Hagen reveals its volcanic origins, while the tower's viewing platform at 528 meters provides views across the entire Lower Saxony region.
Location: Lower Saxony
Elevation above the sea: 492.5 m
GPS coordinates: 51.47512,9.76460
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
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