Herkelstein

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Herkelstein
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View of the Cologne Bay from the Herkelstein
Highest point
Elevation 434.5 m above  sea level (NHN) (1,426 ft)
Coordinates 50°34′24″N6°42′15″E / 50.57333°N 6.70425°E / 50.57333; 6.70425
Geography
North Rhine-Westphalia relief location map.jpg
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Herkelstein
North Rhine-Westpalia, Germany
Parent range Eschweiler Ridge

The Herkelstein is a hill located in the town of Mechernich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. [1] Its highest point is 1,426ft above sea level.

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References

  1. Hardt, Birgit (2021-05-02). "Stockertblick und Herkelstein – waldluft-zeit" (in German). Retrieved 2024-03-11.