Michelsberg (Eifel)

The Michelsberg, at 586.1 m above sea level (NHN)[1], is the highest point in the borough of Bad Münstereifel in the county of Euskirchen in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

According to a trig point marked on the German base map, the Michelsberg is 586.1 m.[1] Its summit, whose height is also given as 588 m,[2] is located on the middle of three tops or kuppen.

To the southwest is another top, 573.5 m.[1] In topographic maps of the Bundesamt für Naturschutz the summit region is also given a height of 566.1 m.[3] The watershed between the rivers Ahr and Erft runs over the Michelsberg.

Near its origin rises the Buchholzbach (Trinkpützsiefen, Escher Bach, Lamersbach) which sends its waters down the Armuthsbach south-southeastwards into the Ahr.

Hunters and gatherers settled on and around the Michelsberg in early times, as evinced by numerous artefact finds (microliths etc.).

[3] The Michelsberg is often a destination for hikers and, is popular even when it snows because the grass-covered slopes are ideal for tobogganing and the paths in the vicinity of the hill are suitable for langlauf skiing.

Michelsberg, Eifel mit Wallfahrtskapelle St. Michael
Chapel of St. Michael
Mount Michelsberg, St Michael's pilgrimage chapel with a view towards Mahlberg at sunset, 2024
Mount Michelsberg, St Michael's pilgrimage chapel with a view towards Mahlberg at sunset, 2024