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Granitsteinbruch Waldstein

Granitsteinbruch Waldstein is a quarry in , , and has an elevation of 820 metres. Granitsteinbruch Waldstein is situated nearby to the nature reserve , as well as near the peak .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Waldsteingipfel and Großer Waldstein.

Nature reserve
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is a nature reserve.

Peak
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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.

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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 790 metres west of Granitsteinbruch Waldstein.

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 3 km west of Granitsteinbruch Waldstein.

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

Granitsteinbruch Waldstein

Latitude
50.12694° or 50° 7′ 37″ north
Longitude
11.86276° or 11° 51′ 46″ east
Elevation
820 metres (2,690 feet)
Open location code
9F2H4VG7+Q4
Open­Street­Map ID
way 60224646
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­quarry
Geo­Names ID
11592945
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