Kalmersberg
| Kalmersberg | |
|---|---|
 Looking eastwards from Abelborg-over-Slicel towards Kalmersberg | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,645 m (8,678 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Seerm, Vyvland |
| Parent range | Slic Mountains |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Volcanic plug |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1843 by Gregory de la Resmussin and team |
| Easiest route | Norfwesbruj A |
Kalmersberg (pronounced /kalmeɾzbeɾi/, locally /kʌmzeɾʲ/) is the highest mountain in Vyvland, standing at 2,645 metres in the central Slic Mountains. The mountain's distinct pointed shape - a result of its formation as a volcanic plug - has earnt it an international reputation, and the mountain is commonly used as symbol of Vyvland, appearing for example on the 50 mynig note. Kalmersberg is one of Vyvland's most-visited tourist attractions, with hundreds of thousands of visitors flocking to the mountain and its surrounds every year. However, far fewer try to climb the mountain due to its tricky steep shape; it was only first ascended in 1843 by Unolian mountaineer Gregory de la Resmussin.
The mountain was formed as part of a large volcano which lay over the Slic range around 500 million years ago. Although the volcano has been worn away over the millennia by repeated glaciations, the volcanic plug, which was made of harder rock, was more resistant. Eventually, the repeated weathering of the areas around Kalmersberg left it to rise prominently, with interlocking glaciers giving the mountain its distinctive angular shape.
The mountain is well-connected to the outside world via the A26 motorway, which passes to the south and west of the mountain's base. The road's construction was the most expensive road engineering project in Vyvland due to the tricky terrain, although thesedays it is well-travelled as a scenic route by those aiming to view the mountain. In addition, the stations at Jrojesdon on the mountain's southern base and Kreuveldaas to its northwest make Kalmersberg easily accessible for rail passengers.