Hoher Mechtin

The High Mechtin forms with a height of 142 m above sea level. Sea level, the highest elevation in the Wendland ( Lüchow- Dannenberg ) and is also a striking terrain height for the entire North German lowlands. It represents approximately the center of the Drawehn - ridge, which is also referred to as Osthannoversche gravel or terminal moraine. Geographically, the area as a unit " Ostheide " is still counting the Lüneburg Heath.

Bedload of sand, clay, gravel, boulders and meter-sized boulders that had been transported during several forays into the Saale ice age glaciers, coming from Scandinavia, remained after melting in the form of the terminal moraine of the Drawehn. The area is now mostly covered with pine forest, particularly in some parietal and slopes but also dominated mixed forest of oak, birch, beech, inter alia, the landscape.

At the top of the High Mechtin was 1971-2013 a 22 meter high fire watchtower, which could also be used by hikers as a viewing platform. Since the last timber was considered no longer roadworthy and no longer fulfilled its original function as a forest fire watchtower, it was banned in 2011 for the public and busted in March 2013. Thus, on the mountain currently no more likely possibility, because the immediate area is composed of tall trees. A 30-meter high tower building is being planned.

Forest on slope aspect

View to the south

Former towers on the Mechtin (now removed )

Erratic boulder in the forest