Waldstein
Waldstein is a ruin in Zell, Markt, Hof, Bavaria and has an elevation of 848 metres. Waldstein is situated nearby to the village Ruppertsgrün, as well as near Zell im Fichtelgebirge.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Großer Waldstein and Waldsteinburg.
Großer Waldstein
Peak
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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.
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. Waldsteinburg is situated 190 metres northwest of Waldstein.
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. Zell im Fichtelgebirge is situated 2½ km west of Waldstein.
Voitsumra
Village
Photo: Flodur63, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Voitsumra is a village, which is situated 4 km south of Waldstein.
Waldstein
- Type: Ruin
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Zell, Markt, Hof, Upper Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
50.12889° or 50° 7′ 44″ northLongitude
11.855° or 11° 51′ 18″ eastElevation
848 metres (2,782 feet)Open location code
9F2H4VH3+HXGeoNames ID
8435842
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