Vetzberg (Vulkan)

The Vetzberg is a small extinct volcano in the district of Gießen.

Geology and Geography

The Vetzberg is a typical volcanic cone mountain, consisting of basalt. It belongs to the geomorphology of former volcanic activity dominated landscape of central Hesse. Adjacent known extinct or only partially active volcanoes are the Gleiberg, Vogelsberg, Amoeneburg and stubble mountain. Limiting Central Mountains are the Taunus, Westerwald, the Rothaar and the castle forest. Is named after him Vetzberg castle on its top.