Kirchberg

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Kirchberg, Cultural heritage mountain in Bensheim, Germany.

Kirchberg rises to an elevation of 220.6 meters, featuring steep paths and natural terrain in the Odenwald region of Hesse.

On March 24, 1945, the Gestapo executed twelve prisoners, including three American paratroopers, near the summit just before American forces arrived.

The mountain holds official status as a cultural heritage monument, representing significant architectural and historical elements of the Bensheim region.

Visitors can access the mountain via a narrow path starting from Brunnenweg, with the climb extending 0.7 kilometers at an average gradient of 14 percent.

The steepest section of Kirchberg spans 100 meters with an 18.8 percent gradient, making it the 19th steepest average climb in Germany.

Location: Bensheim

Elevation above the sea: 220.6 m

GPS coordinates: 49.68744,8.62650

Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:55

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