Hoher Hagen

#200 among destinations in Germany

Volcano, Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction

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Hoher Hagen is a unique geological formation located in the heart of Germany, standing as a testament to the region's ancient volcanic activity. This extinct volcano, which is part of the Dransfeld Municipal Forest, offers not only a glimpse into the geological past but also presents a tranquil spot for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The area around Hoher Hagen is characterized by lush greenery and scenic views, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities. The summit of the volcano, at an elevation of about 480 meters, provides panoramic vistas of the surrounding Lower Saxon landscape. The climb to the top is rewarded with a chance to see a broad expanse of central Germany, stretching out in all directions.

While it may not be as towering as some of its volcanic counterparts around the world, Hoher Hagen holds its own with a rich history and a serene atmosphere. The remnants of volcanic activity have shaped the terrain, offering unique geological features and soil composition that supports a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Hoher Hagen is not simply a natural wonder; it also holds cultural significance with the presence of the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research located at its base. This institute is a hub for astronomical research, adding a layer of scientific intrigue to the area.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°28'30"N, 9°45'53"E

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Lower SaxonyGermany

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Hoher Hagen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gauss Tower, Forstbotanischer Garten in Hannoversch Münden, Sankt Martini, Werra Viaduct.

~530 ftSE
Tower
Gauss Tower
3 min walk • The Gauss Tower is a reinforced concrete observation tower on the summit of the Hoher Hagen in Dransfeld, Germany. The tower can be reached directly by car. A restaurant with a panoramic view is located inside the tower.
6.1 miSW
Botanical garden, Park
Forstbotanischer Garten in Hannoversch Münden, Hann. Münden
157 min walk • The Forstbotanischer Garten in Hannoversch Münden is a forest botanical garden and arboretum located at Mitscherlichstraße 5, Hannoversch Münden, Lower Saxony, Germany. The garden was established in 1868 at the founding of the Royal Prussian Academy of Forestry Hann. Münden, and formally opened in 1870 on a site of 5.25 hectares.
5.3 miNE
Church
Sankt Martini, Göttingen
136 min walk • St. Martin's is a Lutheran church in Groß Ellershausen, Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany. It is significant as possibly retaining the oldest existing structure, its tower, in southern Lower Saxony.
5.3 miSW
Bridge
Werra Viaduct
135 min walk • The Werra viaducts near Hedemünden, Germany are two bridges crossing the valley of the river Werra. They are located in southern Lower Saxony and provide crossings for the A 7 motorway and the Hanover-Würzburg high-speed rail line. The bridges are located 33 metres apart from each other.
6.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Totenberg
158 min walk • The Totenberg, at 408.1 m above sea level, is the highest hill in the Bramwald, a forested hill range in the Weser Uplands in South Lower Saxony.
6.3 miSW
Church
St. Blasius, Hann. Münden
162 min walk • The Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Blasius is a listed church building in Hann. Münden, a town in the district of Göttingen. The three-nave, Gothic hall church stands in the middle of the old town, surrounded by historic houses.
6.1 miSW
Monuments and statues
Der Denker, Hann. Münden
156 min walk • Heinz Detlef Wüpper was a German master potter and sculptor. He was a student of the Berlin, Königsberg and Kassel sculptor Professor Erich Schmidt-Kestner.
6.9 miSW
51°24'23"N • 9°38'51"E
Hochbad Rattwerder, Hann. Münden
177 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming
6.2 miSW
51°25'6"N • 9°39'16"E
Public library, Hann. Münden
157 min walk • Library
~50 ftN
Neighbourhood
Dransfeld Municipal Forest, Münden Nature Park
1 min walk • The Dransfeld Municipal Forest is situated on a ridge in Germany's Central Uplands that ascends to 480 m high. It is located in the district of Göttingen, in South Lower Saxony.
5.5 miSW
Tunnel
Münden Tunnel, Münden Nature Park
141 min walk • The Münden Tunnel is a railway tunnel on the Hanover-Würzburg high-speed rail line in Germany. It is situated south of the town of Hann. Münden between Göttingen and Kassel. At a total length of 10,525 metres, it is the second longest tunnel in Germany after the Landrücken Tunnel. The tunnel was built between 1983 and 1989.