Hasselkopf Explained

Hasselkopf
Elevation M:612
Pronunciation:pronounced as /de/
Location:Lower Saxony, Germany
Range:Harz

Hasselkopf is a mountain on the southern periphery of Braunlage, Germany. It is 612 m high.

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Skigebiet Hasselkopf – Braunlage. www.skiresort.de. de. 12 May 2020.
  2. Book: Animals in Space: From Research Rockets to the Space Shuttle. Burgess. Colin. Dubbs. Dubbs. 2007. Springer Science & Business Media. 101. 978-0-387-36053-9.