Steinkuppe
Summit
· Erzgebirge
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/ "14 Achttausender im Osterzgebirge" - SteinkuppePhoto: Urlaubsregion Altenberg, Tourist-Information Altenberg -
/ Logo der 14 AchttausenderPhoto: Urlaubsregion Altenberg, Tourist-Information Altenberg
Steinkuppe is located near the border with the Czech Republic. It is actually a wooded ridge near Holzhau.
A summit of the very popular hike "14 eight-thousanders in the Eastern Ore Mountains" - the Himalayas in the Eastern Ore Mountains!
Altitude: 805 m
The approximately 30 million-year-old stone hill was formed by volcanic activity. Basalt deposits are beeing formed in the immediate vicinity. Today you can also see the remains of a quarry, which is located northeast from the peak.
On the Steinkuppe you will find a stamp point that identifies the summit as one of the destinations of the "14 eight-thousanders" tour. You can get all the information about this popular tour at the Altenberg Tourist Information Office.
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Parking
Coordinates
DD
50.719613, 13.599347
DMS
50°43'10.6"N 13°35'57.6"E
UTM
33U 401127 5619581
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- 1 Route nearby
Hiking trail
· Erzgebirge
14 Eight-thousanders in the Eastern Ore Mountains
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moderate
open
67.7 km
19:34 h
1,811 m
1,811 m
The Himalayas in the Eastern Ore Mountains! The 14 peaks over 8000 dm! Enjoy breathtaking views and hidden secret places on a unique tour.
from Urlaubsregion Altenberg,
Tourist-Information Altenberg
- 1 Route nearby
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