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.
  • Ruin
  • …lies at an elevation of around 850 metres (2,780 feet)

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Waldsteinburg and Waldsteingipfel.
The , also called the Red Castle… is situated 190 metres northwest of Waldstein.
Nature reserve
is a nature reserve.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ruppertsgrün and Zell im Fichtelgebirge.
Village
, formerly Zell is a market town in the in in . is situated 2½ km west of Waldstein.
is a village, which is situated 4 km south of Waldstein.
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Latitude
50.12889° or 50° 7′ 44″ north
Longitude
11.855° or 11° 51′ 18″ east
Open location code
9F2H4VH3+HX
Geo­Names ID

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