Cottaer Spitzberg

Cottaer Spitzberg
View of the Cottaer Spitzberg from the northeast
Highest point
Elevation390.8 m above sea level (HN) (1,282 ft)
Coordinates50°53′56″N 13°58′12″E / 50.89889°N 13.97°E / 50.89889; 13.97
Geography
Cottaer Spitzberg
Parent rangeSaxon Switzerland
Geology
Mountain typeCone mountain
Rock typeTrachyte-basalt

The Cottaer Spitzberg is a 390.8 m high basalt dome on the western edge of Saxon Switzerland. Since 1979 the hill has been a protected area due to its geological and botanical features.