Wildenburger Kopf, Mountain summit in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Wildenburger Kopf is a summit in the Rheinisches Schiefergebirge mountain range, rising around 670 meters and covered mostly by dense forest. The peak features natural stone formations that break through the woodland, creating varied views as you move through the terrain.

The mountain was called Schadeberg until Wildenburg Castle was built on its summit, where the earlier Schadeburg had stood. The castle ruins now enclose the viewing tower erected on the 670.7 m summit. The Wildenburg Nature Reserve runs from the peak northeast along a rocky ridge.

The mountain was called Schadeberg until Wildenburg Castle was built on its summit, after which it took the castle's name; the castle's former site is now occupied by the viewing tower. The Wildenburg Nature Reserve begins at the summit and follows a rocky ridge northeast.

The viewing tower stands in the ruins of Wildenburg Castle on the summit, reached on foot; the rocky ridge of the Wildenburg Nature Reserve runs northeast from the top. The sources give no trail markings, parking areas or seasonal access details, so check local signage before setting out.

The viewing tower on the summit was built into the ruins of Wildenburg Castle, so the lookout stands inside the old castle walls. Before the castle was founded, the mountain was called Schadeberg, after Schadeburg castle on its peak. The Wildenburg Nature Reserve begins at the summit and follows a rocky ridge northeast.