Waldstein

Waldstein is a ruin in , , and has an elevation of 848 metres. Waldstein is situated nearby to the village , as well as near .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Großer Waldstein and Waldsteinburg.

Peak
The 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.

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
is a nature reserve.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ruppertsgrün and Zell im Fichtelgebirge.

Village
is a village.

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

Village
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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