Ölberg, Mountain summit in Schriesheim, Germany.
Ölberg is a mountain summit in the Odenwald region reaching approximately 450 meters and offering views across the Rhine valley. The landscape is marked by former quarry sites and rock faces that now serve different purposes.
The remains of Strahlenburg castle sit on the northern slopes and point to early settlement in this area. The region was later shaped by stone quarrying operations that began in the late 1800s and continued until the mid-20th century.
The mountain held significance for generations of quarry workers who extracted stone here and shaped the surrounding landscape through their labor.
A hiking trail circles the mountain for about nine kilometers and connects various points such as castle ruins and rock formations. The route is moderate in difficulty and can be accessed from several starting points.
The old quarry sites were converted into climbing areas after operations ceased, drawing sports enthusiasts to the rock faces. The summit also serves as a popular paragliding launch point offering views during flight.
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