Katzenstein (Affalter)
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| Katzenstein | |
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_Triangulierungspunkt.jpg) Triangulation point on the Katzenstein mountain | |
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| Elevation | 627 m (2,057 ft) |
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| Location | Saxony, Germany |
The Katzenstein is a 627-metre-high (2,057 ft) mountain in Saxony, southeastern Germany. It is one of two mountains that share a name in the Ore Mountains that form the boundary between Germany and the Czech Republic.
At the summit oof 627 metres stands a Royal Saxon triangulation stone that traces its origins back to the 15th century. It was reconstructed in 1864, although the stone is incorrectly painted with 1804.[1]
The mountain was host to the Katzenstein transmitter, a very high frequency radio transmitter that was important to the GDR. Constructed in 1955, after broadcasting radio and television signals for almost 20 years it was dismantled in 1973.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Katzenstein bei Affalter (Erzgebirge Sachsen)" (in German).
- ^ "Transmitter Katzenstein" (in German). See also this forum post
See also
[edit]50°39′16″N 12°45′29″E / 50.65444°N 12.75806°E
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