Sternwarte Schauinsland

Sternwarte Schauinsland is an observatory in , , and has an elevation of 1,240 metres. Sternwarte Schauinsland is situated nearby to the observatory , as well as near .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Schauinsland and Eugen-Keidel Tower.

Peak
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The is a mountain in the with an elevation of 1,284 m above sea level. It is a popular destination for day trips. Due to the high amount of silver mining, it was previously known as "Erzkasten"; the name "Schouwesland" first appeared in 1347.

Scenic viewpoint
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is a 31-metre-high observation tower location on the mountain near Freiburg, Germany. It was built in 1981. The has an extraordinary design with a triangular cross section. is situated 500 metres west of Sternwarte Schauinsland.

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The was a silver and lead mine east of . From the 19th century zinc was also mined. The mine operated from the 13th century until 1954. Since 1997 has been a show mine. is situated 640 metres southwest of Sternwarte Schauinsland.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hofsgrund and Horben.

Village
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is a village.

Village
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is a village in the district in , . is situated 4 km northwest of Sternwarte Schauinsland.

Village
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St. Ulrich's Priory in the Black Forest was a priory of founded in the valley of the River Möhlin in the in about 1083. St. Ulrich is now part of the municipality of , in the district of , , . is situated 5 km west of Sternwarte Schauinsland.

Sternwarte Schauinsland

Latitude
47.91364° or 47° 54′ 49″ north
Longitude
7.90471° or 7° 54′ 17″ east
Elevation
1,240 metres (4,068 feet)
Operator
Sternfreunde Breisgau e.V.
Open location code
8FV9WW73+FV
Open­Street­Map ID
node 14120389604
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­observatory
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