Kneiff
Hill in the commune of Troisvierges, Luxembourg
Kneiff | |
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The summit of 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 / 50.157694; 6.037167 |
Geography | |
Location |
Troisvierges
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Luxembourg |
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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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