Hasselkopf
Hasselkopf is a mountain on the southern periphery of Braunlage, Germany. It is 612 m high.
| Hasselkopf | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) |
| Coordinates | 51°42′43″N 10°37′03″E |
| Naming | |
| Pronunciation | German: [ˈhasəlkɔpf] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Lower Saxony, Germany |
| Parent range | Harz |
The hill is mostly covered in grass and undeveloped, but its northern slope has a short ski lift and can be used for downhill skiing in the winter months.[1]
On 7 May 1964, the hill was used by Gerhard Zucker to unsuccessfully attempt to demonstrate the use of mail rockets. One exploded in an accident, killing three.[2]
References
- "Skigebiet Hasselkopf – Braunlage". www.skiresort.de (in German). Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- Burgess, Colin; Dubbs, Dubbs (2007). Animals in Space: From Research Rockets to the Space Shuttle. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 101. ISBN 0-387-36053-0.
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