Location and surroundings
Habersberg is a hill in Bavaria, Germany, in Landkreis Aschaffenburg and the municipality of Schöllkrippen. It belongs to the Spessart landscape in the upper Kahl valley. At 428 m, it is a modest summit rather than a major peak, but it sits in a clearly hilly setting with short valleys and wooded slopes around it.
The hill is bordered by the valleys of the Habersbach to the east and the Herzbach to the west. To the south, the ground drops toward the Kahl and the Staatsstraße 2305. In the north, the terrain rises gently toward Menschenkopf.
Neighbouring peaks
- Herzberg — 427 m, 1.1 km NW
- Menschenkopf — 465 m, 1.4 km N
- Hoher Querberg — 474 m, 2.0 km N
- Süssenberg — 387 m, 2.4 km NE
- Oberer Glasberg — 387 m, 2.4 km NE
- Lindenberg — 463 m, 2.4 km N
- Glasberg — 476 m, 2.7 km NW
- Gaiersberg — 475 m, 2.8 km N
Habersberg is close in height to Herzberg, but it is lower than the other nearby hills listed here. The nearest higher summit is Menschenkopf, only 1.4 km away to the north, so the local skyline changes quickly around the hill.
The view from the summit
Within 25 km, the highest surrounding summits are led by Hermannskoppe at 567 m, 17.3 km to the east. Other high points in the wider area include Eichenberg at 544 m, 17.4 km east, Weikertshöhe at 546 m, 20.1 km southeast, Steckenlaubshöhe at 542 m, 20.3 km southeast, Geyerskopf at 549 m, 24.8 km southeast, and Klosterkuppel at 552 m, 25.0 km southeast.
From Habersberg, these hills define the broader Spessart horizon rather than a single dominant mountain chain. The nearest of the higher summits is Menschenkopf to the north, while the tallest peaks in the wider circle lie mainly to the east and southeast.
The range
Habersberg belongs to the Spessart hill country in Bavaria. In the wider area, the highest peak named in the surrounding landscape is Hermannskoppe at 567 m, about 17.3 km away. The nearby named summits show that this is a densely hilled region rather than a single isolated mountain.
The sources do not give a full peak count for the range, but they do show that Habersberg sits among many named hills in the upper Kahl area. Its position near Menschenkopf and Herzberg places it in the middle of a local chain of modest elevations.
On and around the hill
Near the summit, OpenStreetMap shows a viewpoint 750 m to the southwest and the Picknickplatz Wassertretanlage Großkahl picnic site 930 m to the southeast. A shelter lies 650 m to the north. Water features mapped nearby include a spring 580 m northwest, Fuchsborn 2 620 m north, and Fuchsborn 660 m north.
The summit area is inside Naturpark Spessart.
Getting there
The nearest settlements are Großkahl 1.2 km south, Kleinkahl 1.5 km south, Edelbach 2.0 km southeast, and Großlaudenbach 2.0 km south. For public transport, Großkahl, Neubaugebiet bus stop is 1.1 km south, Kahlbrücke bus stop is 1.4 km south, and Schöllkrippen station is 4.3 km southwest.
There are 11 car parks within 2 km, with the nearest 770 m southwest of the summit. That makes Habersberg suitable for a short approach on foot from the surrounding villages or from a nearby parking place.
Walking to the top
A rough walking estimate from the car park 0.8 km southwest of the top, at about 330 m, is 15–25 minutes for about 1.0 km on foot and 100 m of ascent. From Großkahl, 1.2 km south of the top at about 250 m, the estimate is 30–45 minutes for about 1.6 km and 180 m of ascent. These are estimates from distance and height gain; the real path may be longer.
The hill is low enough for an easy half-day outing, but the final approach still depends on the exact path chosen through the local forest and slopes.
Climate and weather
These are estimates from NASA POWER climate data for 2001–2020, adjusted to summit height. At the top of Habersberg, the warmest month is about July at 19 °C, and the coldest is about January at -1 °C. Mean temperatures stay above freezing from March through November.
Annual precipitation in the surrounding area is about 750 mm. The wettest month is about May with 80 mm, while April is the driest at about 45 mm. The hill therefore has a temperate inland climate with a mild summer and a cool winter.
Best time to visit
For walking, the most comfortable period is usually from spring through autumn, when temperatures are mostly above freezing and the paths are less likely to be cold or icy. On Habersberg, that means roughly March to November, with the warmest conditions in July.
Late spring and early summer can be a good choice for green woodland and settled weather, though May is also the wettest month on average. In winter, the hill can still be visited, but the cooler temperatures around freezing make short daylight hours and slippery ground more likely.
Nature and wildlife
Habersberg lies in the wooded, rolling terrain of the Spessart, where mixed forest, small clearings and valley slopes are typical. In this part of Germany, walkers can expect beech and other deciduous woodland, with wildlife such as deer, foxes, birds of prey and woodland birds common in the wider region.
The summit area is within Naturpark Spessart, so staying on paths and respecting the forest environment is sensible. In warm months, ticks can be present in grass and leaf litter, especially near edges and damp ground.
Practical tips
For an outing on Habersberg, normal walking shoes are usually enough in dry weather, but sturdy footwear helps if the forest tracks are muddy. A light windproof layer is useful on the summit and on open slopes, even on mild days. In the warmer months, check for ticks after walking through grass or undergrowth.
Because the hill lies in Naturpark Spessart, keep to paths and avoid disturbing vegetation. For emergencies in Germany, call 112; mountain rescue is alerted through that number. Police use 110.
History and name
The hill is also known as Habers-Berg. It rises in the upper Kahl area of the Spessart, where the landscape has long been shaped by forest, small settlements and valley routes. The name appears in local geographic usage for this 428 m summit.
One notable nearby feature in the wider local geography is the Steinchenberg, a south-western outlier of Habersberg, which once marked the geographic centre of the European Union before the Brexit changes. That point lies beyond the summit itself but is part of the hill’s local story.
Interesting facts
Habersberg is 428 m high and sits in a cluster of similar hills, with Menschenkopf as its nearest higher neighbour only 1.4 km away. The hill is also close to the valleys of the Habersbach and Herzbach, and its southern slopes drop toward the Kahl.
The summit lies within Naturpark Spessart, and the surrounding area includes a viewpoint, a picnic site and several springs. That makes the hill a small but well-connected part of the upper Kahl landscape rather than an isolated summit.
FAQ
How high is Habersberg? It rises to 428 m in the Spessart area of Bavaria, Germany.
Where is Habersberg? It is in Germany, in Bavaria, in Landkreis Aschaffenburg, near Schöllkrippen and the villages south of the summit such as Großkahl and Kleinkahl.
What is on or near the summit? A viewpoint is mapped 750 m southwest of the top, a picnic site 930 m southeast, and a shelter 650 m north. The summit area is inside Naturpark Spessart.
Is there water nearby? Yes. A spring is mapped 580 m northwest of the summit, with Fuchsborn 2 620 m north and Fuchsborn 660 m north.
How long does it take to walk up? From the car park 0.8 km southwest of the top, the estimate is about 15–25 minutes for roughly 1.0 km and 100 m of ascent. From Großkahl, it is about 30–45 minutes. These are estimates; the real path may be longer.
What hills are around Habersberg? Nearby are Herzberg, Menschenkopf, Hoher Querberg, Süssenberg, Oberer Glasberg, Lindenberg, Glasberg and Gaiersberg, all within about 3 km.
Will my phone work there? There are 25 communication masts mapped within 10 km, and the nearest is 2.9 km west. On an open top, a signal is likely, but it can fail in valleys or behind ridges. Always download maps before setting out, and call 112 for emergency services over any available network.