Kneiff - the highest point in Luxembourg 560 m

Kneiff:

 

When peaked: 16.06.2024

Distance: 100m, 1 min

 

 

 

The highest point in Luxembourg, Kneiff, is easier to “conquer” than climbing to the top floor of an apartment. If you didn’t know it was Luxembourg’s highest point, you might not even notice it. You can park your car right next to the summit and take a short walk to a plaque on the ground marking the highest spot. 

However, the biggest challenge is its location within the country. The summit is situated on Luxembourg’s northern border, over an hour’s drive and about 80 kilometers from the city center. Therefore, having your own or a rental car is almost essential—unless you’re up for a longer bike ride through the beautifully green countryside.

In addition to this place, we visited the highest points of the Netherlands and Belgium during the same day, as the total driving distance between these locations is only about 90 km and takes approximately 1.5 hours.

1. Seuraava pysäkki Luxembourg



starting point and parking: 50°09'29.4"N 6°02'13.1"E

- free road and parking lot



road to the top:

2. Tie Kneiff
3. Tie Kneiff
4. Tie Kneiff

The highest point in Luxembourg is located near the Belgian border. After crossing the border, follow Route 7 for about a kilometer, after which you’ll reach a small gravel road.

5. Parkkipaikka Kneiff
6. Matkalla Kneiff

After a short drive, you’ll find a wider area for parking than along the main road. From here, you can walk the rest of the way to the summit.

7. Matkalla Kneiff
9. Luxembourgin korkein kohta Kneiff
10. Huipulla Kneiff
8. Korkeammalle Luxembourg

Make it higher! Look to your right, and you’ll see a plaque on the ground. Congratulations, you are standing at Luxembourg’s highest point, 560 meters above sea level!

Kansikuva Luxembourgin korkein kohta Kneiff
11. Kneiff takaisin

 

After the rain, the colors at the summit were beautiful. Along the gravel road, you’ll also pass the fields of grain.

12. Buurgplaatz torni Luxembourgissa
13. Buurgplaatz Luxembourgissa

Just about a kilometer from Kneiff lies Buurgplaatz, which is only about a meter lower. In fact, this spot was considered Luxembourg’s highest point until 1997 and still looks it to many visitors due to its observation tower that was closed this time. 

You can easily visit both locations, but once you’ve conquered Kneiff, you can officially say you’ve stood at the highest point in Luxembourg!

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