Saxony
Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
Hohnstein

Hockstein

Hockstein is a peak in , , and has an elevation of 291 metres. Hockstein is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Bastei and Hohnstein Castle.

Peak
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The is a rock formation rising 194 metres above the Elbe River in the of . Reaching a height of 305 metres above sea level, the jagged rocks of the were formed by water erosion over one million years ago.

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is a medieval castle in the village of the same name, in in the in eastern Germany.

Theater building
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The is a natural stage in in East Germany. It is located in a hollow at the upper end of the Wehlgrund valley between the rocks of Kleine Gans and Großer Wehrturm below the famous rocks and .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rathen and Porschdorf.

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is a spa town in , . It is close to the Bastei, the most famous rock formation and spectacular viewpoint in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

Village
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is a former municipality in the district, in , in eastern . With effect from 1 January 2012, it has been incorporated into the town of .

Town
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is a town in the district, in , . It is situated on the western edge of , on the right bank of the , 6 km east of , and 23 km southeast of .

Hockstein

Latitude
50.98° or 50° 58′ 48″ north
Longitude
14.1012° or 14° 6′ 4″ east
Elevation
291 metres (955 feet)
Open location code
9F2PX4J2+2F
Open­Street­Map ID
node 251874685
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Wiki­data ID
Q117671800
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In Other Languages

“Hockstein” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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