The Rauhe Kulm is an impressive basalt cone in Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, and a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. With a height of 682 meters, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape1.

The mountain was formed around 21 million years ago by volcanic activity, with the magma solidifying beneath the earth's surface, forming the distinctive shape of the Rauhe Kulm2. At the summit there is a 25-meter-high observation tower that offers a panoramic view of the Fichtel Mountains, the Franconian Jura and northern Upper Palatinate2.

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April 22, 2024

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The Rauhe Kulm rises 682 metres high from the middle of the landscape and is visible from all directions. The exposed basalt slopes are a valuable habitat for numerous animals and rare plants. Around 90 different lichens and mosses grow and thrive on the heat-storing basalt boulders. The Rauhe Kulm has been protected as a natural monument since 1909 and has been a nature reserve in accordance with European standards (FFH) for several years. In 2013, the Rauhe Kulm was voted Germany's most beautiful natural wonder.

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The old basalt quarry directly next to the archaeological excavations is part of the Geopark

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Circular rampart at Rauher Kulm – Rauher Kulm Lookout Tower loop from Neustadt am Kulm

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Rauher Kulm Lookout Tower – Rauher Kulm Lookout Tower loop from Neustadt am Kulm

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Rauher Kulm Lookout Tower – Rauher Kulm Lookout Tower loop from Kemnath-Neustadt

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Neustadt am Kulm, Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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Basalt blockfields at Rauher Kulm

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Circular rampart at Rauher Kulm – Rauher Kulm Lookout Tower loop from Neustadt am Kulm

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Rauher Kulm Lookout Tower – Rauher Kulm Lookout Tower loop from Neustadt am Kulm

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Rauher Kulm Lookout Tower – Rauher Kulm Lookout Tower loop from Kemnath-Neustadt

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