Milseburg | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 835 m (2,740 ft) |
Prominence | 175 m (574 ft) |
Isolation | 5.19 km (3.22 mi) |
Coordinates | 50°32′42″N 9°53′53″E / 50.54500°N 9.89806°E |
Geography | |
Location | Hesse, Germany |
Parent range | Rhön 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.