Jaberg, Hill summit in Hilden, Germany.
Jaberg is a hill near Hilden reaching 109.6 meters above sea level and was once the highest point in the former Düsseldorf-Mettmann district of North Rhine-Westphalia. The summit is accessed by ancient sunken paths carved deep into the earth by centuries of foot traffic and erosion.
The hill sits along the historic Cologne Road Number 5, which connected Hilden to Haan and extended toward Wuppertal as an important trade route. Merchants and travelers used this path for centuries, creating the deep marks visible in the landscape today.
The summit served as a gathering place for the local community during celebrations and seasonal events throughout the centuries. Today it remains a spot where people come together to enjoy views and connect with their surroundings.
A tower built in 1931 crowns the summit and offers views from above, standing about 43 feet (13 meters) tall. You will need to obtain a key from the town hall of Hilden to access the observation platform inside.
The sunken paths encircling the summit were not intentionally designed but formed naturally as travelers chose detours to avoid the steep direct climb. Over time, these alternative routes became so worn that they sank deeply into the ground, creating the distinctive grooves seen today.
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