Triebenberg, Hill in Dresden, Germany

Triebenberg is a 383 m high hill in the Schönfelder Hochland, about 15 km east of Dresden's centre and 1.5 km east of Reitzendorf. Its wooded summit rises roughly 120 m above the surrounding land, while the slopes are farmed. A concrete track still runs from the summit plateau down to Freigut Eschdorf.

This hill formed as part of the geological landscape known as the West Lusatian Highlands, shaped over millions of years. Its structure reflects the ancient processes that molded the region around Dresden.

The summit plateau held a Soviet military post during the GDR era, hidden behind a pine wood; a concrete track still runs down to Freigut Eschdorf. From 1994 to 2017 the hill hosted a TU Dresden outpost, and on 18 July 2007 an observatory opened there, equipped with a 60 cm f/4 Newtonian reflector and a 16-megapixel CCD camera for asteroid astrometry. It closed in October 2017 and the telescope technology was auctioned.

Several marked hiking routes climb to the summit from different starting points, making it accessible for most visitors. Resting spots are placed along the paths where you can stop and catch your breath.

The summit plateau, hidden behind a pine wood, held a Soviet military post during the GDR era; a concrete track still runs from the hill down to Freigut Eschdorf. From 1994 to 2017 the hill hosted a TU Dresden outpost, including a special laboratory for high-resolution electron microscopy and electron holography, chosen for its freedom from electromagnetic interference.