Kneiff
Kneiff | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 560 m (1,840 ft) |
Listing | Country high point |
Coordinates | 50°9′27.7″N 6°2′13.8″E / 50.157694°N 6.037167°ECoordinates: 50°9′27.7″N 6°2′13.8″E / 50.157694°N 6.037167°E |
Geography | |
Kneiff Luxembourg | |
Location | Troisvierges, Luxembourg |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Hill |
Kneiff is a hill in the Ardennes, in the commune of Troisvierges, in northern Luxembourg, near the tripoint shared with Belgium and Germany. At 560 metres, it is the highest point in the country; it is 1 m taller than Buurgplaatz,[1] which is often erroneously considered Luxembourg's highest point. It lies close to the town of Wilwerdange.
References[]
- ^ ACT (Administration du Cadastre et de la Topographie) Regional Map R1 Clervaux - Huldange 1:20000 (2003) shows 'Kneiff' at 560m and 'Buergplaz' at 559m.
Categories:
- Mountains under 1000 metres
- Mountains and hills of the Ardennes (Luxembourg)
- Mountains and hills of the Eifel
- Troisvierges
- Highest points of countries
- Luxembourg geography stubs