Ruhestein

The Ruhestein is a mountain pass between the Murg valley and the valley in the Northern Black Forest, Germany. The border between the old Grand Duchy of Baden and the Kingdom of Württemberg ran over the pass, a large sandstone marking the former border.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Seekopf and Wildsee.

Peak
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The is a mountain on the main chain of the…

Lake
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is a small tarn within a cirque in the near , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hinterlangenbach and Unterstmatt.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km northeast of Ruhestein.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet, which is situated 8 km north of Ruhestein.

Village
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is a town in Western , Germany and belongs to the . is situated 8 km northwest of Ruhestein.

Ruhestein

Latitude
48.5623° or 48° 33′ 44″ north
Longitude
8.2234° or 8° 13′ 24″ east
Elevation
927 metres (3,041 feet)
Open location code
8FWCH66F+W9
Geo­Names ID
3206265
Wiki­data ID
Q1409975
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In Other Languages

From German to Swedish—“Ruhestein” goes by many names.
  • German: “Ruhestein”
  • Swedish: “Ruhestein”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Achert and Hinterseebach.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Vogelskopf and Wildsee.

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