Ever wonder how a former landfill became a notable high point? Today we’re standing at Biesdorfer H\u00f6he. This elevation is in Berlin’s Biesdorf district.
Biesdorfer H\u00f6he is an 82-meter-high mound. It is surrounded by the Biesdorf cemetery to the north. The Wuhle River borders it to the east. Alt-Biesdorf Street is to the south. Biesdorfer Friedhofsweg is to the west.
Let’s delve into its history. The Biesdorfer H\u00f6he ranks as the third-highest elevation. Only the Ahrensfelder Berge and Kienberg are taller in Marzahn-Hellersdorf.
From 1713 to World War I it was a small rise used as a garbage dump. After World War II debris increased its height. Rubble from Stalinallee construction contributed. Even remnants from the Berlin City Palace demolition were added. This continued into the 1980s. The natural height was 45.8 meters above sea level. The dumping raised it to 82 meters.
You can reach the top in two ways. There is a direct route via a 97-step paved path. Or you can take a winding circular route. Midway up is the Schilkin platform viewpoint. A local spirits manufacturer sponsors it. It offers views toward Berlin-Kaulsdorf.
Look around at the local flora. Typical regional trees grow here. You can spot oak trees. Also look out for sycamore maple and ash trees. Hawthorn is also present. Some less common species exist. These include box elder. You might also see black locust and poplar trees.
At the eastern base runs the Wuhletal hiking trail. It is perfect for a stroll after our visit to Biesdorfer H\u00f6he.
Some say that because of the thick vegetation up here there is a lot of snogging going on. But what do I know?
To the north is the Wuhletal station. It’s about 500 meters away. The U5 subway line serves the station. The S5 S-Bahn line also stops there.
Biesdorfer H\u00f6he offers a unique blend of history and nature. Its transformation from landfill to landmark shows Berlin’s resilience. Take a moment to appreciate this unique high point. Consider how it reflects the city’s ever-evolving story.