Bergkopf

The Bergkopf is an 857 metre high, thickly forested mountain in the Forest in Germany's . It lies in the northern chain of the Fichtel Mountain Horseshoe, near the crest of the .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Hoher Stein and Waldsteinburg.

Scenic viewpoint
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The is a rock formation at the northeastern foot of the Bergkopf mountain, part of the Waldstein ridge in Germany's .

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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 .

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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kleinschloppen and Hinteres Buchhaus.

Village
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is a village.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet.

Village
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, formerly Zell is a market town in the in in .

Bergkopf

Latitude
50.14509° or 50° 8′ 42″ north
Longitude
11.87793° or 11° 52′ 41″ east
Elevation
857 metres (2,812 feet)
Open location code
9F2H4VWH+25
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1252891684
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Geo­Names ID
11593014
Wiki­data ID
Q819929
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Ladin—“Bergkopf” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Bergkopf”
  • German: “Bergkopf”
  • Ladin: “Bergkopf”

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Localities in the Area

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