Record SL-550439 · Wikidata Q1736920
Katzenstein
No list classifications
Elevation
627
m
2,057 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
50.6545° N,
12.7584° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Katzenstein is a 627-metre-high (2,057 ft) mountain in Saxony, southeastern Germany. It is one of two mountains that share a name in the Ore Mountains that form the boundary between Germany and the Czech Republic. At the summit of 627 metres stands a Royal Saxon triangulation stone that traces its origins back to the 15th century. It was reconstructed in 1864, although the stone is incorrectly painted with 1804. The mountain was host to the Katzenstein transmitter, a very high frequency radio transmitter that was important to the GDR. Constructed in 1955, after broadcasting radio and television signals for almost 20 years it was dismantled in 1973.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windberg | 628 m | SE 120° | 2.6 km |
| Schnepfenberg | 573 m | S 175° | 2.8 km |
| Oberdorfer Höhe | 524 m | NW 323° | 3.1 km |
| Großer Stein | 611 m | NE 58° | 3.2 km |
| Pfefferberg | 465 m | S 200° | 4.5 km |
| Hutfels | 536 m | W 253° | 4.7 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naturlehrpfad Erzgebirgsnordrandstufe | rwn | 169.9 km | — |