Petersberg | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 250.4 m above sea level (NN) (822 ft) |
Coordinates | 51°35′41″N 11°57′55″E / 51.59472°N 11.96528°E |
Geography | |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Porphyry |
The Petersberg, at 250.4 m above sea level (NN), is the highest point in the district of Saalekreis in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt.
Its name is derived from St. Peter's Church, which is on the hill. Until the 14th century the Petersberg was known as the Lauterberg.