Hohe Egge (Süntel)
The Hohe Egge, at a good 440 m above NN,[2] is the highest point on the Süntel ridge in the Calenberg Uplands in the German federal state of Lower Saxony. On its summit is the Süntel Tower.
| Hohe Egge | |
|---|---|
  Hohe Egge | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 440 m above sea level (NN) (1,440 ft) |
| Prominence | 310 m ↓ Domäne Dahle, Deisterpforte[1] → Hils |
| Isolation | 20.7 km → Thüster Berg |
| Coordinates | 52°10′17″N 9°23′01″E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Lower Saxony, Germany |
| Parent range | Süntel, Weser Uplands |
The Hohe Egge or Süntel, with its topographic prominence of 300 metres, is one of the most prominent hills and ridges in North Germany.
References
- Isolation and prominences from TK 25; saddle lies at about 130 m.
- The survey point that shows 437.5 does not represent the actual summit; according to TK 25 the latter is over 440 m above NN!
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