Kneiff

Kneiff

The summit of Kneiff
Elevation 560 m (1,840 ft)
Listing Country high point
Location
Kneiff

Luxembourg

Location Troisvierges,
Luxembourg
Coordinates 50°9′27.7″N 6°2′13.8″E / 50.157694°N 6.037167°ECoordinates: 50°9′27.7″N 6°2′13.8″E / 50.157694°N 6.037167°E
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.

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.