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.