Weißenberg

#577 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Weißenberg in the Palatine Forest is a hill in the municipality of Merzalben. Its height is variously give as 610 m above sea level or 607 m above NHN. The higher value has been officially recommended since 2011. That makes the Weißenberg the highest point in the west of the mountain range, ahead of the Eschkopf and Mosisberg. As part of the Palatine Forest-North Vosges Biosphere Reserve it is protected by special conservation measures. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°15'10"N, 7°49'32"E

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Rhineland-PalatinateGermany

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Weißenberg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Teufelstisch, Burg Gräfenstein, German Shoe Museum, Luitpoldturm.

5.4 miSW
Climbing, Outdoor activities
Teufelstisch
139 min walk • Perched in the heart of the Palatinate Forest in Germany, Teufelstisch, or the Devil's Table, presents an awe-inspiring spectacle that seems to defy gravity. This natural rock formation, resembling a gigantic table, has become a beacon for climbers and nature...
3.2 miW
Forts and castles, Historical place, View point
Burg Gräfenstein
82 min walk • Perched atop the Palatinate Forest in Germany, Burg Gräfenstein stands as a testament to medieval architecture and the enduring allure of historical fortifications. This castle, a cultural emblem of the region, dates back to the 13th century, with its construction...
4.6 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
German Shoe Museum
117 min walk • The German Shoe Museum, nestled in the heart of Germany, stands as a testament to the country's rich history and culture in shoemaking. This unique museum is dedicated to the art and craft of footwear, spanning from ancient times to the contemporary fashion scene.
~40 ftS
Tower
Luitpoldturm
1 min walk • Perched atop the dense forest canopy of the Palatinate region in Germany, the Luitpoldturm, or Luitpold Tower, stands as a serene sentinel offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. This stone observation tower, which rises to a modest height of 35...
3.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Falkenburg
93 min walk • Nestled atop a hill in the idyllic German countryside, Falkenburg Castle remains a testament to the grandeur of medieval fortifications and the rich history that permeates the region. This historical edifice, though now in ruins, continues to captivate visitors with...
5.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Clausensee
131 min walk • The Clausensee is a reservoir in the Schwarzbach valley in the western Palatine Forest in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
4.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Eschkopf
107 min walk • The Eschkopf near Hofstätten in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate is a major hill, 608.3 m above sea level high in the Palatine Forest.
1.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hortenkopf
32 min walk • The Hortenkopf is a hill, 606 metres above sea level, in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, which lies in the middle of the Palatine Forest between Hofstätten and Leimen.
3.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Wilgartaburg
99 min walk • The Wilgartaburg, also called the Wiligartaburg, Wilgartsburg or Wiligartisburg, is the heritage site of a ruined rock castle located at a height of 245 m above sea level near the German village of Wilgartswiesen in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
3.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mosisberg
90 min walk • The Mosisberg near Hofstätten in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate is a hill, 608.7 m above sea level, in the central Palatine Forest.
5.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schindhübel
137 min walk • The Schindhübel is a hill, 571 m above sea level, that rises in the middle of the Palatine Forest in Germany, 5 kilometres southwest of Elmstein.