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- The Birkenkopf or Birch Head is also known to locals as Monte Scherbelino or Rubble Hill. Just a short walk to the top of the hill and you will be at the highest point in Stuttgart’s inner city at just over 500m.
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Apr 22, 2024 · Before the war, this hill was about 1,500 tall. After the war, the rubble raised the hill’s elevation to 1,676 feet. Birkenkopf Stuttgart is the highest point of elevation in town. From the top, you can see all of Stuttgart and far beyond.
At 511 metres, the Birkenkopf is the highest point in the inner city (almost 300 metres higher than the Neckar!) and offers a fantastic view over Stuttgart. On a clear day you can also see the Strohgäu, the Black Forest, the Wartberg near Heilbronn, the Neckar valley, the Swabian Forest and the Swabian Alb. Share.
Nov 4, 2019 · Between 1953 and 1957, 1.5 million cubic meters of rubble was cleared and moved to the hill. During this time the Birkenkopf grew about 40 meters in height. If you are visiting the Stuttgart West area, you can find this memorable and unique spot. The Birkenkopf or Birch Head is also known to locals as Monte Scherbelino or Rubble Hill. Just a ...
May 26, 2016 · The Birkenkopf is 511 meters high. After the Second World War, the rubble of the city of Stuttgart was deposited on the mountain. Hence the colloquial name Monte Scherbelino. Because of its height and location, of course, a magnificent vantage point.
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Features: Great Views. Hilly. Historic / Tourist. This 511 meter hill to the west of Stuttgart is known locally as “Rubble Mountain” for its summit that is covered with wreckage of buildings destroyed during the air raids of WWII. A spiraling paved incline leads to the top of the hill, where runners will be rewarded with incredible views of ...
The Birkenkopf is a prominent hill in Stuttgart, Germany. At an elevation of 511m, is almost 260m higher than city centre. It is in part a Schuttberg, an artificial hill built from the ruins and rubble from World War II. Photo: Mark.hirtenmacher, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Oct 22, 2019 · This hill grew by over 40 meters between 1953 – 1957, with over 15 million cubic meters piled up from destroyed buildings in the area. It is the highest point in the area and offers great views overlooking the valley below including Stuttgart. It’s an interesting historical site to see while visiting the city.
