Staffelberg
| Staffelberg | |
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| Elevation | 539 m (1,768 ft) |
| Location | |
| Location | Bavaria, Franconia, Lichtenfels (district), Germany |
| Coordinates | 50/05/32/N, 11/01/29/E |
Staffelberg is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany. It is part of the Franconian Switzerland and one of the most important landmarks in Franconia. First settlements date from the neolithic Stone Age. Romans, Celts and Franconians followed. Nowadays, it is a famous tourists' attraction - not only because of the great view over the Main valley. The Staffelberg is located next to Vierzehnheiligen and the district capitol of Lichtenfels. At the foot of the mountain there is the city Bad Staffelstein. Moreover, the Staffelberg is best suited for hiking, mountain biking or climbing. On the top of the mountain there is, additionally, a little church and a restaurant. The entire hill is protected by environmental laws.
Coordinates: 50°05′32″N 11°01′29″E / 50.09222°N 11.02472°E