Voltzberg is a mountain in

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at . It is part of the Emma Range and is located in the

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. It is named after the German geologist Friedrich Voltz. Voltzberg used to form a nature reserve together with the close by Raleigh Falls. In 1998, it became part of the

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. The mountain rises from three sides and therefore looks very imposing, however it is much easier to climb than the neighbouring Van Stockumberg. The mountain is home to many monkeys. The mountain is popular with

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with more than 400 different birds including the Guianan cock-of-the-rock. The Voltzberg features on the 20

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banknote.

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