Paffelsberg

Paffelsberg rises to 195.3 meters above sea level, marking the highest elevation point within the city limits of Bonn in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Archaeological discoveries from 4000 BCE, including three domed burial mounds on the western slope, indicate early human settlements in the Paffelsberg area.

The Foveaux House, constructed in 1820 by Heinrich Josef Foveaux, transformed from a student meeting point into a present-day rest stop for hikers.

Multiple hiking trails of varying lengths and difficulties connect Paffelsberg to neighboring peaks, offering routes organized by the Bonn Biological Station.

The mountain forms a natural boundary between the lower Rhine basin and the elevated Siebengebirge range, featuring protected habitats for fire salamanders and smooth snakes.

Location: Beuel

Elevation above the sea: 195.3 m

GPS coordinates: 50.71495,7.19141

Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:56