Waldstein

The Großer Waldstein is part of the Waldstein range in the 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.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Waldsteinburg and Waldsteingipfel.

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The , also called the Red Castle is a ruined castle on the summit of the in the of . It is also known as the Westburg to distinguish it from the older ruins of the . is situated 190 metres northwest of Waldstein.

Nature reserve
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is a nature reserve.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ruppertsgrün and Zell im Fichtelgebirge.

Village
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is a village.

Village
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, formerly Zell is a market town in the in in . is situated 2½ km west of Waldstein.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 4 km south of Waldstein.

Waldstein

Latitude
50.12889° or 50° 7′ 44″ north
Longitude
11.855° or 11° 51′ 18″ east
Elevation
848 metres (2,782 feet)
Open location code
9F2H4VH3+HX
Geo­Names ID
8435842
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