⛰️ Parkstein (hill)

Germany · Europe · 595 m · 49.73°N, 12.07°E

The Parkstein, also called the Hoher Parkstein and Basaltkegel Hoher Parkstein is a well-known local hill and tourist destination in the Steinwald Mountains of central Germany. It lies 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northwest of Weiden in der Oberpfalz in the district of Neustadt a.d.Waldnaab and is one of the most popular walking and daytripper destinations in North Upper Palatinate. Around the volcanically-formed hill, which is 595 metres (1,952 ft) above sea level (N.N.), is the village of the same name, Parkstein. At one time a castle stood on the summit.

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Quick facts

Country	Germany
Continent / region	Europe
Elevation	595 m above sea level
Coordinates (approx.)	49.73°N, 12.07°E · view on map

Parkstein (hill) rises to 595 m in Germany, in Europe. The full story of this mountain is described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).

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