Kneiff

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Kneiff

The summit of Kneiff
Elevation 560 m (1,837 ft)
Listing Country high point
Location
Kneiff is located in Luxembourg
Kneiff
Troisvierges,
 Luxembourg
Coordinates 50°9′26.34″N 6°2′13.2″E / 50.1573167°N 6.037°E / 50.1573167; 6.037Coordinates: 50°9′26.34″N 6°2′13.2″E / 50.1573167°N 6.037°E / 50.1573167; 6.037
Geology
Type Hill

Kneiff is a hill 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.

[edit] 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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