Milseburg

Milseburg
Milseburg, seen from Wasserkuppe
Highest point
Elevation835 m (2,740 ft)
Prominence175 m (574 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Isolation5.19 km (3.22 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
Coordinates50°32′42″N 9°53′53″E / 50.54500°N 9.89806°E / 50.54500; 9.89806
Geography
Milseburg is located in Hesse
Milseburg
Milseburg
The location within Hesse
LocationHesse, Germany
Parent rangeRhön Mountains

The Milseburg is an extinct volcano and at 835 metres (2,740 ft) above sea level the second highest elevation in the Hessian part of the Rhön Mountains, Germany. The hill is located east of Fulda, near the villages of Kleinsassen and Danzwiesen. It is a popular destination for hikers and bikers. Scientifically, Milseburg is most notable for the remains of a large Celtic oppidum. It also features several other structures on the peak, including a chapel dedicated to St Gangulphus.