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View from the top of the Birkenkopf. The Birkenkopf ( German: [ˈbɪʁkŋ̍kɔpf] ⓘ) 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 .
Nov 4, 2019 · March 4, 2024. A Guide to the Birkenkopf (Rubble Hill) in Stuttgart. The Birkenkopf in Stuttgart, Germany is part of an artificial hill built from the ruins and rubble from World War II. Alongside the stunning views, comes a very solemn remembrance of what was.
May 17, 2023 · 16- See The View From Birkenkopf World War II memorial at Birkenkopf (Monte Scherbelino) in Stuttgart, Germany. Birkenkopf is the highest hill in Stuttgart and translates as ‘Rubble Hill’, which may not sound particularly attractive.
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.
Oct 22, 2019 · Rubble Hill is one of many hills in Germany that shares a unique characteristic; it is a hill that was built by rubble from World War II. Today Birkenkopf in Stuttgart is surrounded by forests and trails for walking and biking, and much of the rubble has been slowly covered up by greener pastures.
Sep 7, 2022 · The walk up isn't that wild. The view from the top is pretty amazing. Seeing and walking through the remains of which were some beautiful buildings is quite the experience. Definitly worth a visit.
- Southwest Corner, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg,, Germany
In the hour before sunset, people sit and enjoy the view from the Birkenkopf, a 511-meter high hill in Stuttgart, Germany. Much of Stuttgart was destroyed by Allied bombing during WWII, and in the 1950s rubble was carried to the top of this hill, increasing its height by around 40 meters. (August 11, 2018)
