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Telegrafenberg, Summit in Potsdam, Germany

The Telegrafenberg reaches an elevation of 94 meters and contains multiple research facilities within the Albert Einstein Science Park complex.

The hill received its name in 1832 when an optical telegraph station was established as part of the communication route between Berlin and Koblenz.

The Einstein Tower, constructed between 1919 and 1924, represents a significant architectural achievement in the field of astronomical research.

Visitors can access guided tours of the scientific institutions, including the German Research Center for Geosciences and Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.

The location houses the first astrophysical research institute worldwide, established in the 1870s with instruments for astronomical observations.

Location: Potsdam

Elevation above the sea: 94 m

Part of: Saarmunder Endmoränenbogen

GPS coordinates: 52.38064,13.06421

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11

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