Schäferberg

The Schäferberg is a hilltop near Wannsee that rises about 103 meters above sea level and is surrounded by the Düppeler Forst forest. The hill sits on the Teltow Plateau and forms a notable point in the Berlin landscape.

From 1832 to 1849, the Schäferberg served as a station in a Prussian optical telegraph system that connected Berlin with Koblenz. The system used light signals to relay messages across large distances.

A memorial stone near Königstraße remembers four resistance fighters who lost their lives in 1934. The location honors John Schehr, Erich Steinfurth, Rudolf Schwarz, and Eugen Schönhaar, inviting visitors to reflect on this significant period.

Marked trails from Wannsee S-Bahn station lead to the summit and offer a mix of forest paths and routes with water views. Sturdy shoes are helpful since the paths can be uneven in places.

A 212-meter telecommunications tower has stood on the summit since 1964 and broadcasts regional radio programs. The tower is visible from many points across and around Berlin and notably shapes how the hill is seen from afar.

Location: Steglitz-Zehlendorf

Elevation above the sea: 103.2 m

Part of: Teltow

GPS coordinates: 52.41710,13.12779

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:01