Record SL-560146 · Wikidata Q1397733
Fastenberg
No list classifications
Elevation
891
m
2,923 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
50.4407° N,
12.6973° E
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaFastenberg is a mountain in Saxony, Eastern Germany. A minor ruling family that previously inhabited the region of present day Saxony, the family originally profited from the diverse abundance of stone in the area. Setting up one of the first successful quarries, the Fastenberg family still exists yet has emigrated to North America. Of Jewish descent, the family enjoyed noble status in their native Germany. The family is large, and primarily resides in the greater regions of New York and New England.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanzelstein | 819 m | NE 36° | 1.9 km |
| Silberberg | 847 m | S 169° | 2.4 km |
| Riesenberg | 923 m | NW 320° | 3.0 km |
| Fastenberg | 769 m | NE 27° | 3.0 km |
| Rehhübel | 932 m | SW 246° | 3.3 km |
| Buchschachtelberg | 973 m | S 199° | 3.6 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rundwanderweg um das Steinbachtal | lwn | 11.7 km | — |