Geißkopf

The Geißkopf is a foothill, 359 m above sea level, near Berghaupten in the south German state of Baden-Württemberg. During the Migration Period there was evidently a Roman or Germanic military camp on the strategically placed heights.

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Type: Peak with an elevation of 359 metres
Description: mountain
Also known as: “Geisskopf” and “Geißkopf (Central Black Forest)”

Places of Interest

Highlights include St. Sixtus and Ortenberg Castle.

St. Sixtus

Church

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St. Sixtus is a church.

Ortenberg Castle

Castle

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Ortenberg Castle is the main landmark of the Ortenau and is situated above the town of Ortenberg at the end of the Kinzig Valley between Offenburg and Gengenbach.

Peter und Pauls-Kapelle

Church

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Peter und Pauls-Kapelle is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ohlsbach and Gengenbach.

Ohlsbach

Village

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Ohlsbach is a town in the district of Ortenau in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.

Gengenbach

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Gengenbach is a historic town in the Kinzig valley of the Black Forest, known for its well-preserved ensemble of half-timbered houses. Located on the Baden Wine Route, it serves as a gateway to the central Black Forest vineyards.