Kneiff
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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°E |
Geography | |
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, which was previously considered the highest point until 1997.[1][2] It lies close to the town of Wilwerdange.
References
- ^ "Le point culminant du Luxembourg".
- ^ ACT (Administration du Cadastre et de la Topographie) Regional Map R1 Clervaux - Huldange 1:20000 (2003) shows 'Kneiff' at 560m and 'Buergplaz' at 559m.
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