Eichelnkopf

The Eichelnkopf is a high hill in the southwestern part of the Harz Mountains in the central German state of Lower Saxony.

Geography

The Eichelnkopf lies about east of Herzberg am Harz, about north of Scharzfeld and about southwest of the Großer Knollen. Its nearest neighbour is the Mittelecke. The hill is completely forested.

Walking

There is a trail that runs from the north and over the summit. The last below the summit, with an incline of up to 34%, is especially challenging for mountain bikers. On the south slope of the Eichelnkopf, a trail runs past the 300-year-old "Owl Oak".

Geology

On the eastern slopes is an isolated outcrop of dark argillaceous slate from the Silurian period, which is one of the oldest rocks in the entire Harz.