Extreme points of Luxembourg

This is a list of the extreme points of Luxembourg , the points that are farther north, south, east or west, higher or lower than any other location in the territory of the state.

The northernmost point of Luxembourg

Latitude and longitude

• Northernmost point — in Troisvierges, Clervaux Canton ( 50°10′58.6″N6°1′28.66″E / 50.182944°N 6.0246278°E / 50.182944; 6.0246278 (near Extreme points of Luxembourg)) )
• Southernmost point — near Rumelange, Esch-sur-Alzette Canton ( 49°26′52″N6°02′0″E / 49.44778°N 6.03333°E / 49.44778; 6.03333 (Extreme points of Luxembourg) )
• Easternmost point — on Sauer River in Rosport-Mompach, Echternach Canton ( 49°49′N6°32′E / 49.817°N 6.533°E / 49.817; 6.533 (Extreme points of Luxembourg) )
• Westernmost point — near Surré, Wiltz Canton ( 49°54′N5°44′E / 49.900°N 5.733°E / 49.900; 5.733 (near Extreme points of Luxembourg) )
• Geographical Center — near Bissen ( 49°46′38″N6°5′43″E / 49.77722°N 6.09528°E / 49.77722; 6.09528 (Extreme points of Luxembourg) )

Kneiff, the highest point in the country

Elevation

• Highest point — Kneiff at 560 m, in Troisvierges ^[1] ( 50°09.439′N6°02.220′E / 50.157317°N 6.037000°E / 50.157317; 6.037000 (Kneiff (highest)) )
• Lowest point — confluence of Sauer and Moselle Rivers at 129.9 m, in Wasserbillig ^{[ citation needed ]} ( 49°42′47″N6°30′23″E / 49.713°N 6.5065°E / 49.713; 6.5065 )

The CIA World Factbook (2024) gives Buurgplaatz, at 559 m, as the highest point; this was the previously established highest point before new results in 1997. ^[1] It gives the Moselle River, at 133 m, as the lowest point. ^[2]

References

1. "Le point culminant du Luxembourg". act.public.lu (in French). 2010-01-18. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
2. "Luxembourg". The World Factbook (2025 ed.). Central Intelligence Agency.

See also

• Extreme points of Earth
• Geography of Luxembourg