Record SL-549720 · Wikidata Q863350
Bilstein
No list classifications
Elevation
666
m
2,185 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
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Coordinates
50.4960° N,
9.2029° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaBilstein is a mountain of Hesse in the Vogelsberg, Germany. Its highest point is 666 meters above sea level and is located in the Vogelsberg range. The basalt rocks on the summit on the otherwise densely wooded mountain offers a good viewpoint. This makes it one of the most unique mountains and is a popular German hiking attraction.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gackerstein | 663 m | N 1° | 2.1 km |
| Hoherodskopf | 764 m | NE 46° | 2.4 km |
| Rehberg | 670 m | E 93° | 3.3 km |
| Taufstein | 773 m | NE 47° | 3.4 km |
| Platte | 499 m | NW 319° | 3.9 km |
| Ernstberg | 626 m | SE 124° | 4.2 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europäischer Fernwanderweg E3, Vogelsberg | iwn | 181.4 km | — |
| Gipfeltour Schotten | lwn | 46.2 km | — |
| Verbindungsweg c) | rwn | 6.3 km | — |
| Rundweg Busenborn | lwn | 12.2 km | — |
| Jakobsweg - Herbstein - Münzenberg | nwn | 116.6 km | — |