Falkenstein

Falkenstein is a locality in , , and has about 236 residents. Falkenstein is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Falkenstein Castle and Schelmenkopf - Falkenstein.

Castle
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is a ruined hill castle dating to the Middle Ages. It is situated above the eponymous village of Falkenstein on the , the highest point in the Palatinate region, which rises within the German state of .

Nature reserve
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is a nature reserve.

Castle
Photo: Holger Labus, Public domain.
is a ruined hill castle at a height of 545 m above sea level, in the Beutelfels Nature Reserve north of the village of in the county of in the German state of .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Imsbach and Königsstuhl.

Village
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is a municipality in the district, in , . is situated 2½ km south of Falkenstein.

Locality
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is a locality, which is situated 3½ km northeast of Falkenstein.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Falkenstein.

Falkenstein

Latitude
49.60761° or 49° 36′ 27″ north
Longitude
7.87446° or 7° 52′ 28″ east
Population
236
Elevation
517 metres (1,696 feet)
Open location code
8FX9JV5F+2Q
Geo­Names ID
2927916
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