Karlsberg (Berlin)

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Karlsberg
Bus stop Grunewaldturm on Karlsberg

Bus stop Grunewaldturm on Karlsberg

height 78.5  m above sea level NN
location Grunewald ( Berlin , Germany )
Coordinates 52 ° 28 '42 "  N , 13 ° 11' 48"  E Coordinates: 52 ° 28 '42 "  N , 13 ° 11' 48"  E
Karlsberg (Berlin) (Berlin)
Karlsberg (Berlin)
Type Terminal moraine hill
The Grunewald Tower on the Karlsberg

The Karlsberg with a height of 78.5 meters above sea level is the second highest mountain in Berlin Grunewald and a popular destination for Berlin, especially cycling amateurs and joggers. It is a terminal moraine hill from the last Ice Age . The mountain was named after Prince Carl , the third son of King Friedrich Wilhelm III. and Queen Luise , named. Colloquially, the mountain is called "Willi".

geography

The mountain is located on the western edge of the Grunewald. It belongs to the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district . The Karlsberg is located directly on the Havel and therefore offers a beautiful view of the Berlin waters.

landscape

Mainly there is a forest landscape on the mountain, which is criss-crossed with numerous hiking, cycling and riding trails. The south side of the mountain flows directly into the Havel waters.

Attractions

The Grunewald Tower is located at the highest point of the Karlsberg . This was built on the hill on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birthday of the first German Emperor Wilhelm I. There is also a catering facility here. A former miniature golf course has now given way to a beer garden .

Another well-known restoration is located about 100 meters from the foot of the Grunewald Tower, the renowned "Waldhaus".

The Havelchaussee passes directly over the Karlberg of time, so that the Grunewaldturm, which is near the highest point easily by car or by public transport (, Omnibus the BVG can be reached).

See also

Individual evidence

  1. Note on naming
  2. Note on naming