Hohe Egge (Süntel) Explained

Hohe Egge
Elevation: (440disp=output onlyNaNdisp=output only)
Isolation:20.7 km → Thüster Berg
Prominence:310 m ↓ Domäne Dahle, Deisterpforte[1] → Hils
Range:Süntel, Weser Uplands
Location:Lower Saxony, Germany
Map:Germany Lower Saxony
Coordinates:52.1714°N 9.3836°W

The Hohe Egge, at a good,[2] is the highest point on the Süntel ridge in the Calenberg Uplands in the German federal state of Lower Saxony. On its summit is the Süntel Tower.

The Hohe Egge or Süntel, with its topographic prominence of 300 metres, is one of the most prominent hills and ridges in North Germany.

References

  1. Isolation and prominences from TK 25; saddle lies at about 130 m.
  2. The survey point that shows 437.5 does not represent the actual summit; according to TK 25 the latter is over !