Donnersberg Formation
The Donnersberg (; literally: "thunder mountain") is the highest peak of the Palatinate (region), Palatinate () region of Germany. The mountain lies between the towns of Rockenhausen and Kirchheimbolanden, in the Donnersbergkreis district, which is named after the mountain. The highway Bundesautobahn 63, A63 runs along the southern edge of the Donnersberg. European walking route E8 runs across the mountain. The highest point of the Donnersberg is the rock ''Königstuhl'' ("king's seat") at 687 metres above sea level. The mountain has a diameter of about 7 kilometres and covers an area of some 2,400 hectares. The Donnersberg was formed by volcanic activity during the Permian, in the transition period between the lower and upper Rotliegend strata. The name Donnersberg is thought to refer to Thor, Donar, the Germanic god of thunder, a theory supported by the fact that the Roman Empire, Romans dubbed the Donnersberg ''Mons Jovis'' after their god of thunder, Jupiter (mythology), Jup ...
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Steinbach Am Donnersberg
Steinbach am Donnersberg is a municipality in the Donnersbergkreis district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The current mayor is Susanne Röß, elected in 2019. References

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