Großer Waldstein, Zell im Fichtelgebirge, Hof District, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germanyi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Großer Waldstein | Mountain |
| Zell im Fichtelgebirge | Municipality |
| Hof District | District |
| Upper Franconia | Administrative District |
| Bavaria | State |
| Germany | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
50° 7' 44'' North , 11° 51' 16'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zell im Fichtelgebirge | 2,275 (2017) | 2.4km |
| Oberhaid | 4,680 (2018) | 3.5km |
| Sparneck | 1,802 (2013) | 3.8km |
| Weißenstadt | 3,545 (2015) | 3.8km |
| Weißdorf | 1,382 (2015) | 6.0km |
Other Languages:
German:
Großer Waldstein, Zell im Fichtelgebirge, Landkreis Hof, Oberfranken, Bayern, Deutschland
The Großer Waldstein is part of the Waldstein range in the Fichtel Mountains of Germany. It is known primarily for its rock formations caused by spheroidal weathering, its ruined castles and the only remaining bear trap (Bärenfang) in the region.
The Großer Waldstein (877 m above sea level (NN)) is a mountain in the northern part of the Fichtel Mountain Horseshoe. Its summit area is covered by mixed forest with old stands of beech and huge rock piles, and the whole area is a designated nature reserve (20.2 hectares (50 acres)). Marked hiking trails lead from all points of the compass to the mountain, and public roads run from Weißenstadt or Sparneck to the area of the summit. At the top is a lodging house owned by the Fichtelgebirge Club, the Waldsteinhaus, from which there is an interesting walk around the summit area.
The Jean Paul Way also crosses the Großer Waldstein. The Kleiner Waldstein and Hoher Stein are other rock formations on the Bergkopf. At the Großer Waldstein the Zellerfels are a rock formation. The source of the River Saale rises at the foot of the Großer Waldstein near Zell im Fichtelgebirge.
The Großer Waldstein (877 m above sea level (NN)) is a mountain in the northern part of the Fichtel Mountain Horseshoe. Its summit area is covered by mixed forest with old stands of beech and huge rock piles, and the whole area is a designated nature reserve (20.2 hectares (50 acres)). Marked hiking trails lead from all points of the compass to the mountain, and public roads run from Weißenstadt or Sparneck to the area of the summit. At the top is a lodging house owned by the Fichtelgebirge Club, the Waldsteinhaus, from which there is an interesting walk around the summit area.
The Jean Paul Way also crosses the Großer Waldstein. The Kleiner Waldstein and Hoher Stein are other rock formations on the Bergkopf. At the Großer Waldstein the Zellerfels are a rock formation. The source of the River Saale rises at the foot of the Großer Waldstein near Zell im Fichtelgebirge.
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| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gro%C3%9Fer_Waldstein |
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| Wikidata ID: | Q1549066 |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
- Saxo-Thuringian BeltOrogenic Belt
EuropeContinent
- Bohemian MassifMassif
Germany/Czech Republic
- Fichtel MountainsMountain Range
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Großer Waldstein, Zell im Fichtelgebirge, Hof District, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany