Messelberg
| Messelberg | ||
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 Messelberg from the northeast (aerial view) with Messelhof, Donzdorf behind on the right |
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| height | 749.3 m above sea level NHN | |
| location | Baden-Wuerttemberg , Germany | |
| Mountains | Swabian Alb | |
| Coordinates | 48 ° 41 '24 " N , 9 ° 49' 52" E | |
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| rock | White Jura | |
The Messelberg is 749.3 m above sea level. NHN high mountain in the Swabian Alb east of Donzdorf . Its distinctive shape shapes and dominates the surroundings.
Messelstein
At the highest point of the Messelberg, a rocky cliff, easily accessible on foot, jumps out of the wooded steep slope in a north-westerly direction, the Messelstein . From its exposed location, on a clear day, you can see the Black Forest , 130 km away . Here is a small castle as well as a prehistoric site that was interpreted as a cult site .
Hiking trails
The Swabian Alb North Rim Trail leads over the Messelberg .
Airfield
The Donzdorf airfield is located on the Messelberg plateau, 1.7 km south-east of the Messelstein . It is operated by the Aviation Group Donzdorf. To the west of it, directly on the Albtrauf , is a launch site for hang gliders and paragliders .
photos
Messelstein with a view of the Cold Field (left)
Autumn view from Messelstein to the north of the Drei Kaiserberge
Panorama from Messelstein with the towns of Donzdorf, Winzingen, Grünbach and Nenningen
