Hohe Egge (Süntel)

The Hohe Egge, at a good 440 m above NN,[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.

Hohe Egge
Highest point
Elevation440 m above sea level (NN) (1,440 ft)
Prominence310 m Domäne Dahle, Deisterpforte[1] Hils
Isolation20.7 km Thüster Berg
Coordinates52°10′17″N 9°23′01″E
Geography
LocationLower Saxony, Germany
Parent rangeSüntel, Weser Uplands

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 440 m above NN!


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