Großer Waldstein
The Großer Waldstein is part of the Waldstein range in the Fichtel Mountains of Germany. It is known primarily for its rock formations caused by spheroidal weathering, its ruined castles and the only remaining bear trap in the region.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Peak with an elevation of 877 metres
- Description: mountain in Germany
- Also known as: “Grosser Waldstein”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Waldsteinburg and Waldsteingipfel.
Waldsteinburg
Photo: Schubbay, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Waldsteinburg, also called the Red Castle is a ruined castle on the summit of the Großer Waldstein in the Fichtel Mountains of Germany. It is also known as the Westburg to distinguish it from the older ruins of the Ostburg.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ruppertsgrün and Zell im Fichtelgebirge.
Zell im Fichtelgebirge
Village
Zell im Fichtelgebirge, formerly Zell is a market town in the district of Hof in Bavaria in Germany.
Großer Waldstein
- Categories: mountain, geotope, spur, and landform
- Location: Zell, Markt, Hof, Upper Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
50.12903° or 50° 7′ 45″ northLongitude
11.85454° or 11° 51′ 16″ eastElevation
877 metres (2,877 feet)Open location code
9F2H4VH3+JROpenStreetMap ID
node 393295677OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
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In Other Languages
From Afrikaans to Zulu—“Großer Waldstein” goes by many names.
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Waldhütte and Reinersreuth.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Schüssel and Kapelle.
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