Hohenbol

The Hohenbol ( with the striking group of black pine on the top ) - to the right of the Teckberg with the castle Teck

The Hohenbol is a 602.1 m above sea level. NHN high mountain in the city of Owen in the district of Esslingen in Baden- Württemberg.

The Hohenbol is a foothill of the Teckberges ( the north of Albtrauf in the foothills of the Swabian Alb is located ) and this precedes the northwest.

In the Hohenbol is a witness mountain of volcanic origin.

Geology

It originated during the Tertiary, when a paved the volcanic vents of the volcano Swabian way through the surrounding rock ( Black and White Jura). The Hohenbol was (especially in the west and north) exposed by erosion of the softer surrounding material.

Others

Through a distinctive group of black pines at its summit, which stands out from other low vegetation, the Hohenbol is clearly visible.

The area of ​​the Hohenbol is part of the nature reserve Teck.