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Hesselberg (689 m above sea level) is the highest point in Middle Franconia and the Franconian Jura and is situated 60 km south west of Nuremberg, Germany. The mountain stands isolated and far from the center of the Franconian Jura, in its southwestern border region, 4 km to the north west of Wassertrüdingen. The mountain's first recorded name was ''Öselberg'', which probably derived from ''öder Berg'' (bleak mountain). This name later changed to ''Eselsberg'' and finally to the current name ''Hesselberg''. As a butte the mountain provides an insight into Jurassic geology. It has also witnessed an eventful history, many incidents were handed down from generation to generation and these mixed with facts have become legends. Nowadays many people visit Hesselberg in order to enjoy nature and the wonderful vista. When the weather is clear the Alps 150 km away can be seen. ==Shape, location, and dimension== The mountain has a length of approximately 6 km and an average width of 1 to 2 km. All of its slopes except for those on the southern side are covered with coniferous or mixed forest. On the upper slopes, and especially on the eastern slope of the ''Röckinger mountain'', there are large areas of deciduous forest. The upper part of the prominent southern side is free of forest. On the southern and north-eastern slopes there are large areas of neglected grassland with their typical juniper bushes. Hesselberg can be divided into 5 sections along its center-line (see panorama image). * On the western slope there is mainly coniferous forest. This is the starting point for the geological nature trail. * The western plateau, also called ''Gerolfinger mountain'', has an especially unspoilt appearance with its sinkhole-like depressions, hedges and shrubs. The depressions were, however, not formed naturally, they are the result of mining of material for road construction and lime burning. * Since 1994 the central part, known as ''Ehinger mountain'', with the main peak and the transmitter tower has been accessible again; previously there was a restricted military area of the United States Army here. * The woodless eastern plateau, which is called ''Osterwiese'' or ''Röckinger mountain'' is the most important area for tourism. This section serves as a launching zone for model planes and hang-gliders and as an observation platform. On especially clear days one can see the Zugspitze in the Alps can be seen. * The highly afforested eastern foothill, known for its legends, has the name ''Schlössleinsbuck''. This small hill top is also called ''Small Hesselberg''. The ''Röckinger mountain'' and the ''Schlössleinsbuck'' are separated by the ''Druid's valley''. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hesselberg」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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