Kneiff is a hill in the Ardennes, in the commune of Troisvierges, in northern Luxembourg, near the tripoint shared with Belgium and Germany. At 560 metres, it is the highest point in the country; it is 1 m taller than Buurgplaatz, which was previously considered the highest point until 1997.[1][2] It lies close to the town of Wilwerdange.

Kneiff
The summit of Kneiff
Highest point
Elevation560 m (1,840 ft)
ListingCountry high point
Coordinates50°9′27.7″N 6°2′13.8″E / 50.157694°N 6.037167°E / 50.157694; 6.037167
Geography
Kneiff is located in Luxembourg
Kneiff
Kneiff
Luxembourg
LocationTroisvierges,
Luxembourg
Geology
Mountain typeHill

References edit

  1. ^ "Le point culminant du Luxembourg".
  2. ^ ACT (Administration du Cadastre et de la Topographie) Regional Map R1 Clervaux - Huldange 1:20000 (2003) shows 'Kneiff' at 560m and 'Buergplaz' at 559m.