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Jul 5, 2008 · English: View of Stuttgart, Germany from the Birkenkopf, a hill created from the rubble of buildings destroyed in World War II.
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 .
- 511 m (1,677 ft)
- German
- Birch-Head
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- A Guide to The Birkenkopf (Rubble Hill) in Stuttgart
- In Remembrance
- Worth A Visit
- Arrival at The Birkenkopf in Stuttgart
The Birkenkopfin 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. During the war, over 50 Allied bombing missions destroyed 45% of Stuttgart and nearly the entire city center. Between 1953 and 1957, 1.5 million cubic meters ...
At the summit, I saw many recognizable facades from ruined buildings. Literally, mountains of rubble were present. A large cross stands among the rubble and a plaque nearby reads: This mountain after World War II piled up from the ruins of the city, stands as a memorial to the victims and a reminder to the living. Words cannot describe the emotion ...
If you have a bit of time, make your way to the Birkenkopf. Check the weather before arrival so that you can wear the proper attire. An added bonus is that the Birkenkopf is free of charge. There are no admission fees. One last helpful tip for those of you bringing little ones. The path to the top of Birkenkopf is paved and user-friendly for stroll...
Arriving by car:Park at the Rotenwald / Geißeichstrasse intersection From the parking lot: Cross Geißeichstraße, from there you will notice a small staircase leading to the Birkenkopf Have you visited the Birkenkopf memorial in Stuttgart? Are you planning on taking a trip to Rubble Hill? As always, I am eager to hear your thoughts or comments. If s...
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Stuttgart’s most prominent schuttberg is called Birkenkopf, or literally ‘birch head.”. The nearly 1,700 foot tall hill is located about halfway between Patch and Robinson Barracks, with ...
Blick Richtung Birkenkopf oder auch Monte Scherbolino - panoramio.jpg 3,264 × 2,448; 5.2 MB Blick zum Birkenkopf - panoramio.jpg 2,962 × 1,686; 914 KB Landappbw 160901 1824 Birkenkopf.jpg 1,280 × 282; 132 KB
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.
