Kneiff

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.

Kneiff
The summit of Kneiff
Highest point
Elevation560 m (1,840 ft)
ListingCountry high point
Coordinates50°9′27.7″N 6°2′13.8″E
Geography
Kneiff
Luxembourg
LocationTroisvierges,
Luxembourg
Geology
Mountain typeHill

References

  1. 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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