슈말렌베르크‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪9‬개의 산 정상

Really beautiful cross! However, for the reasons mentioned above, it doesn't really give you that "summit feeling"...

Nice place for a break

Great idea with the "summit cross" on a small hill

"In 1907, the Palatinate Forest poet Fritz Claus had the idea of erecting a square tower in honor of the then Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria (1821-1912). The still young Palatinate Forest Association, of which Fritz Claus was one of the founders, was strongly involved in the Involved in the planning of the tower and after significant financial support from the Prince Regent, who also took over the sponsorship, construction from local red sandstone began in the same year.After a construction period of 15 months, the tower was inaugurated on September 26th, 1909. It served for a long time the porch of the tower as a shelter for hikers and forest workers." Source (quoted verbatim): https://www.tourenplaner-rheinland-pfalz.de/de/punkt/aussichtspunkt/luitpoldturm-auf-dem-weissenberg/10730460/

The summit cross on the 473-meter-high "Großer Hausberg" was handed over to its destination on Easter Saturday 2022 with a small celebration. It is around four meters high, consists of very weather-resistant larch wood and has a granite base. A tin box is attached to the back, in which a "summit booklet" is stored. Unfortunately, it is "only" at 466 meters, because a PV system is installed on what is actually the highest point of the local mountain. The cross is absolutely beautiful (situated) and would not cause the slightest shame even on a much higher, alpine peak! Finally a highlight that deserves to be called as such in addition to the actual highlight on which it is written! ABSOLUTELY GREAT!

Despite the rain, we wanted to cycle up the hill. The forest path was more pleasant than if we had driven up from Bann. This route is paved but very steep. Also, the forest trail is more pleasant in rain and sunshine.

cycling up is demanding - but the view and tranquility make up for it. Down from the mountain is fun even for the inexperienced

beautiful tower Easy to get to from the parking lot.