Record SL-555836 · Wikidata Q2556954
Weißenberg
No list classifications
Elevation
609
m
1,998 ft
Prominence
138 m
Isolation
15.0 km
Coordinates
49.2552° N,
7.8258° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Weißenberg in the Palatine Forest is a hill in the municipality of Merzalben (Südwestpfalz county, Rhineland-Pfalz). Its height is variously give as 610 m above sea level (NHN) or 607 m above NHN. The higher value has been officially recommended since 2011. That makes the Weißenberg the highest point in the west of the mountain range, ahead of the Eschkopf and Mosisberg (each 609 m above NHN). As part of the Palatine Forest-North Vosges Biosphere Reserve it is protected by special conservation measures.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taubenkropf | 506 m | E 91° | 0.6 km |
| Geiskopf | 535 m | NE 63° | 1.2 km |
| Hortenkopf | 606 m | N 4° | 1.7 km |
| Otterfelsen | 537 m | SW 218° | 1.7 km |
| Mühlenberg | 541 m | NW 316° | 2.2 km |
| Breite Boll | 528 m | S 190° | 2.3 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfälzerwald Blau-Roter Balken | rwn | 505.1 km | — |
| Pfälzerwald Blaues Kreuz | nwn | 284.1 km | — |