# Obereck

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{{Infobox mountain
| name = Obereck
| image = Obereck from Hohwartsfels 10-10-14.jpg
| image_caption = View of the Obereck over the valley of the [Wild Gutach](/source/Wild_Gutach)
| elevation_m = 1177
| elevation_ref = 
| prominence_m = 199
| prominence_ref = 
| parent_peak = [Weißtannenhöhe](/source/Wei%C3%9Ftannenh%C3%B6he) ([line parent](/source/line_parent))
| map = Baden-Württemberg
| location = [Baden-Württemberg](/source/Baden-W%C3%BCrttemberg), [Germany](/source/Germany)
| range = 
| coordinates = {{coord|48|06|50|N|08|07|01|E|type:mountain_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| type =
| geology = [Gneiss](/source/Gneiss)
| first_ascent =
| easiest_route =
}}
At {{Höhe|1176.6|DE-NHN|link=true}}{{GeoQuelle|DE|BFN-Karten}} the '''Obereck''' is the third highest [mountain](/source/mountain) of the [Central Black Forest](/source/Central_Black_Forest) after the  [Kandel](/source/Kandel_(mountain)) and the [Weißtannenhöhe](/source/Wei%C3%9Ftannenh%C3%B6he). The three mountains also lie within the area designated as the [High Black Forest](/source/High_Black_Forest).

== Location ==
The Obereck lies in the east of the municipality of [Simonswald](/source/Simonswald) above the village of Hintergriesbach. Its rounded summit or ''[kuppe](/source/kuppe)'' lies on a ridge that is especially sharp in the area of the [Schultiskopf](/source/Schultiskopf), and which runs away from the main chain between the [Rohrhardsberg](/source/Rohrhardsberg) and [Brend](/source/Brend_(mountain)) descending westwards into the valley of the [Wild Gutach](/source/Wild_Gutach) ([Simonswälder Tal](/source/Simonsw%C3%A4lder_Tal)) some 700 metres lower down. It is bounded by the valleys of the tributary streams, the Griesbach to the south and the Haslachsimonswälder Bach to the north ([Kostgfäll Gorge](/source/Kostgf%C3%A4ll_Gorge)).

== Geology ==
Like most other mountains of the Central Black Forest, the Obereck is made from [gneiss](/source/gneiss)es. The original [bunter sandstone](/source/bunter_sandstone) [platform](/source/platform_(geology)) was eroded away during the course of the [ice age](/source/ice_age)s. Traces of ice age glaciation, especially [cirque](/source/cirque)-like landforms and [moraine](/source/moraine)s, are clearly visible on the northern slopes.

== Vegetation ==
The original [mixed forest](/source/mixed_forest) stands have been largely replaced by [spruce](/source/spruce) as a result of intensive [forestry](/source/forestry).

{{stack|thumb|Ridgeway southwest of the Obereck}}
== Tourism ==
The Obereck is accessible on several trails, especially through the rocky, demanding climb up the [arete](/source/arete_(ridge)), but is not easily linked with the nearby Kostgfäll Gorge. It is not very well known. Its heavy forestation means that the summit does not have good views and neither are there good facilities for skiers (a few pistes but no lifts). There is accommodation in the surrounding villages within Simonswald.

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
Category:Mountains and hills of Baden-Württemberg
Category:Mountains and hills of the Black Forest
Category:Emmendingen (district)

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