Syberg, Mountain summit in Hörde district, Germany
Description
Syberg is a forested mountain in the Hörde region standing about 245 meters high, with slopes covered in thick oak, beech, and hornbeam forests. Multiple hiking trails of varying difficulty circle the mountain, with the Schöner Blick route from Sonnenstein offering the easiest approach.
History
The mountain gained strategic importance in 775 when Charlemagne captured the Sigiburg fortress during the Saxon Wars against local tribes. This early military turning point made the location a key junction in the region.
Culture
The Vincke Tower, built near the Hohensyburg ruins, has become a landmark on the hilltop that many visitors stop to explore. It reflects the area's long connection between the land and the people who have inhabited it over time.
Practical
The mountain is accessed by several hiking trails suited to different experience levels and physical conditions. The best time to visit is spring through fall when the paths are dry and visibility from the top is clearest.
Did you know?
The mountain slopes support one of the few remaining populations of common wall lizards in North Rhine-Westphalia. This remarkable presence makes the area especially interesting for nature enthusiasts and reptile observers.
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Koepchenwerk
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Casino Hohensyburg
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St. Peter
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Haus Ende
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Haus Busch
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Niedernhof
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Vincke Tower
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Klusenberg
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Haus Husen
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Husen Castle
1.4 km
Ruhrsteilhänge Hohensyburg
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Haus Niedernhofen
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Fürstenbergholz und Wannebachtal
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Buschmühle
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Ebberg
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Ruhraue Syburg
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Lennesteilhang Garenfeld
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Uhlenbruch
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Lenneaue Kabel
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LSG-Hengsteysee-Ruhr-Suedufer
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Geologischer Aufschluss am Schiffswinkel
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Bruchwald in den Espen
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Kopfbäume am Alten Hellweg
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Geöffnete Hand
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