Haberstein

Haberstein

Rock pile on the Haberstein in August 2007
Highest point
Elevation 927 m above sea level (NN) (3,041 ft)
Coordinates 50°02′46″N 11°50′39″E / 50.04611°N 11.84417°E / 50.04611; 11.84417Coordinates: 50°02′46″N 11°50′39″E / 50.04611°N 11.84417°E / 50.04611; 11.84417
Geography
Haberstein

Bavaria,  Germany

Parent range Fichtelgebirge
Geology
Mountain type Subpeak of the Schneeberg

The Haberstein is a blockfield of granite rocks complete with a large rock tower. It is located on the western slopes of the Schneeberg, the highest mountain in the Fichtelgebirge range in Germany. From the Haberstein there is a good view of the neighbouring mountain of the Ochsenkopf and its recently built ski jump. The nearby village of Bischofsgrün is also easy to pick out. The Haberstein can be easily reached on foot over a network of walking trails.


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