Record SL-559558 · Wikidata Q1472613
Fuchskaute
No list classifications
Elevation
657
m
2,157 ft
Prominence
222 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
50.6612° N,
8.1015° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Fuchskaute is an extinct volcano and, at 657.3 m above sea level (NHN), the highest mountain of the Westerwald and the county of Westerwaldkreis in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The name Fuchskaute ("foxhole") refers to a place where the fox (Fuchs) had its den (Kaute).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumpf | 637 m | N 346° | 1.2 km |
| Salzstein | 574 m | SW 209° | 1.6 km |
| Homberg | 634 m | S 180° | 2.0 km |
| Ketzerstein | 610 m | N 13° | 2.1 km |
| Rauschenberg | 599 m | NW 333° | 2.6 km |
| Auf der Baar | 615 m | E 96° | 3.0 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerwaldsteig Etappe 2 (Breitscheid–Fuchskaute) | rwn | 11.0 km | — |
| Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Herborn - Westerburg | iwn | 117.8 km | — |