Dachsberg is a German toponym, literally meaning "Badger Mountain" (from German Dachs "badger" and Berg "mountain"). It refers to several geographical features and administrative divisions, primarily in Germany and Austria.
Notable Locations
Dachsberg (Black Forest)
- A prominent mountain located in the southern Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
- It is the highest elevation within the Hotzenwald area.
- Altitude: Approximately 1,124 meters (3,688 feet) above sea level.
- The mountain's summit and slopes are largely forested and are a popular destination for hiking and nature tourism.
Dachsberg (Hotzenwald municipality)
- An administrative municipality (Gemeinde) in the district of Waldshut, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
- It is named after the nearby Dachsberg mountain and is situated within the Hotzenwald region.
- The municipality was formed in the 1970s through the merger of several smaller communities, including Ibach, Urberg, and Wittenschwand.
- Its administrative seat is Ibach.
- The area is characterized by its rural landscape, extensive forests, and traditional Hotzenwald architecture.
Other Locations
- Dachsberg (Pirmasens): A city district (Ortsteil) within the city of Pirmasens, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
- Dachsberg (Naila): A district within the town of Naila, in Bavaria, Germany.
- Dachsberg (Neulengbach): A cadastral community (Katastralgemeinde) within the market town of Neulengbach, in Lower Austria.
- Dachsberg (Lower Bavaria): Refers to various hills or localities in different parts of Lower Bavaria, Germany, generally less prominent than the Black Forest mountain.
- Dachsberg (Styria): A locality or hill in the state of Styria, Austria.