Bilch
Bilch is a peak in Königstein, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Saxony. Bilch is situated nearby to the locality Dom, as well as near Schwedenkeller.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Königstein Fortress and Hunger stone.
Königstein Fortress
Hunger stone
Stone
Photo: Sastognuti, Public domain.
A hunger stone is a type of hydrological landmark common in Central Europe. Hunger stones serve as famine memorials and warnings and were erected in Germany and in ethnic German settlements throughout Europe in the 15th through 19th centuries.
Pfaffenstein
Peak
Photo: Zp, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Pfaffenstein, formerly called the Jungfernstein, is a table hill, 434.6 m above sea level, in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in Saxony. It lies west of the River Elbe near Königstein and is also referred to as "Saxon Switzerland in miniature" on account of its diverse structure.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bad Schandau and Rathen.
Bad Schandau
Rathen
Photo: Traveler100, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Rathen is a spa town in Saxon Switzerland, Germany. It is close to the Bastei, the most famous rock formation and spectacular viewpoint in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
Bilch
- Type: Peak
- Categories: climbing site, sports location, and landform
- Location: Königstein, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Saxon Switzerland, Saxony, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
50.9005° or 50° 54′ 2″ northLongitude
14.0783° or 14° 4′ 42″ eastOpen location code
9F2PW32H+68OpenStreetMap ID
node 251874462OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peakOpenStreetMap feature
sport=climbing
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Dom and Schwedenkeller.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Einsamer Ritter and Ratte.
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