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| Hirschberg | |
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.JPG) View of Hirschberg in the Kaufungen Forest from Heiligenberg | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 643.4 m (2,111 ft) |
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| Location | Hesse,Germany |
The Hirschberg is a mountain in Germany rising to an elevation of 2,111 feet (643.4 meters) above sea level, is the highest peak in theKaufunger Forest, located in the state ofHesse.[1] It lies near the town ofGroßalmerode, primarily within theWerra-Meißner district, with parts of its slopes extending into the neighboringKassel district. The mountain forms part of the Fulda-Werra Highlands, specifically in the eastern section of theSöhre range, which borders the southern edge of theKaufunger Forest’s main plateau.
The mountain is located within the Frau-Holle-LandGeopark, roughly 1.5 miles southwest ofGroßalmerode’s town center, roughly 1.2 miles northwest of Rommerode, and around 1.2 kilometers southeast ofWickenrode. The nearest major city isKassel, located approximately 12.4 miles to the northwest.
Several streams originate on or near the Hirschberg. The Wedemann rises on its northwestern slope and flows into theLosse, while theWehre begins just southeast of the mountain. TheGelster originates on the Pfaffenberg, a northern side of the Hirschberg. All three streams aretributaries of theWerra River.
The upper elevations of the Hirschberg are mostly covered with dense forest. However, there are several clearings. One of the largest is on the southwestern plateau, whereopen-pit mining forbrown coal resulted in a clearing 140 to 165 meters wide.
At the base of the mountain, on the northern and southwestern sides, are two areas that are part of the Hirschberg andTiefenbach Meadows, which are protected under theEuropean Union’s Habitats Directive as a Special Area of Conservation.
