Rauher Kulm

682m basalt rock. With a tower of altogether 900 m height. The panoramic view is well described in the tower. Costs 1 euro entry

The Rough Kulm is a volcano that never broke out. Deep cracks in the earth's crust, which developed in connection with the unfolding of the Alps, made its emergence possible. The dark magma does not come from the earth's crust, but from the upper zone of the mantle from about 50 kilometers deep. On the way up the magma froze before it reached the surface of the earth. After the surrounding rock layers, which mainly consisted of Keuper, were eroded, the exposed basalt columns broke into a debris field around the summit. The Rough Kulm is about 21 million years old. Its present form resembles that of a stratovolcano. The mountain is 682 m high and offers from its 25 meter high observation tower an impressive panoramic view of the Fichtelgebirge, the Franconian Alb and the northern Upper Palatinate. The mountain is one of Bavaria's most impressive basalt mountains. It has geological, nature conservation, historical and tourist significance. At the western foot of the Rauhen Kulms is the small town of Neustadt am Kulm, at the edge of which the rock formation Kleiner Kulm rises to 563 m above sea level. NHN rises. From the summit it is about the same distance to the 511 m above sea level. NHN high Kühhübel in the east. The Rauhe Kulm has been protected as a natural monument since 1949 and is part of the Northern Oberpfälzer Wald Nature Park. The observation tower was rebuilt at the end of the 80s, after the old one was destroyed by arson

The landmark that can be seen from afar

The never erupted volcano attracts again and again

The Rough Kulm is a volcano that never broke out. Deep cracks in the earth's crust, which developed in connection with the unfolding of the Alps, made its emergence possible. The dark magma does not come from the earth's crust, but from the upper zone of the mantle from about 50 kilometers deep. On the way up the magma froze before it reached the surface of the earth. After the surrounding rock layers, which mainly consisted of Keuper, were eroded, the exposed basalt columns broke into a debris field around the summit. The Rough Kulm is about 21 million years old. Its present form resembles that of a stratovolcano. The mountain is 682 m high and offers from its 25 meter high observation tower an impressive panoramic view of the Fichtelgebirge, the Franconian Alb and the northern Upper Palatinate. The mountain is one of Bavaria's most impressive basalt mountains. It has geological, nature conservation, historical and tourist significance. At the western foot of the Rauhen Kulms is the small town of Neustadt am Kulm, at the edge of which the rock formation Kleiner Kulm rises to 563 m above sea level. NHN rises. From the summit it is about the same distance to the 511 m above sea level. NHN high Kühhübel in the east. The Rauhe Kulm has been protected as a natural monument since 1949 and is part of the Northern Oberpfälzer Wald Nature Park. The observation tower was rebuilt at the end of the 80s, after the old one was destroyed by arson

The Rough Kulm is a volcano that never broke out. Deep cracks in the earth's crust, which developed in connection with the unfolding of the Alps, made its emergence possible. The dark magma does not come from the earth's crust, but from the upper zone of the mantle from about 50 kilometers deep. On the way up the magma froze before it reached the surface of the earth. After the surrounding rock layers, which mainly consisted of Keuper, were eroded, the exposed basalt columns broke into a debris field around the summit. The Rough Kulm is about 21 million years old. Its present form resembles that of a stratovolcano. The mountain is 682 m high and offers from its 25 meter high observation tower an impressive panoramic view of the Fichtelgebirge, the Franconian Alb and the northern Upper Palatinate. The mountain is one of Bavaria's most impressive basalt mountains. It has geological, nature conservation, historical and tourist significance. At the western foot of the Rauhen Kulms is the small town of Neustadt am Kulm, at the edge of which the rock formation Kleiner Kulm rises to 563 m above sea level. NHN rises. From the summit it is about the same distance to the 511 m above sea level. NHN high Kühhübel in the east. The Rauhe Kulm has been protected as a natural monument since 1949 and is part of the Northern Oberpfälzer Wald Nature Park. The observation tower was rebuilt at the end of the 80s, after the old one was destroyed by arson

The rock cellars are unfortunately overlooked

Hiking boots are already attached. It's just a real volcano with rocky paths.

1 € for adults, 0,50 € for children

A nice place to enjoy the nature even more beautiful would be nice weather so you could see everything 😉

A beautiful landmark in nature. If you want to hike here should wear suitable hiking boots.

Once you have made the ascent you will be rewarded with a beautiful panorama.

In summer you have to pay something for the ascent in the tower. It's worth it though.

Massive steel tower with wood paneling. Absolutely child and dog safe. Unproblematic rise.

A truly towering lookout tower with an outstanding all-round view. The highlight of the HINTERINDIEN.DE tour No. 55.

The highlight of the HINTERINDIEN.DE tour No. 55: The Rauhe Kulm with outstanding views.

The Rauhe Kulm is the highlight of the HINTERINDIEN.DE tour No. 55 with an outstanding view!

Nice observation bench before the final sprint to smoke Kulm

When you have climbed the 110 steps of the observation tower, there is a great view from above of the Parkstein (the neighboring basalt rock), the Upper Palatinate Forest and the Fichtel Mountains with the ox head and the snow mountain.

At the very top of the very big - outstanding highlight - the HINTERINDIEN.DE Tour No. 55

Great view, nice hike