Weisskircher Heights

region, Saarland, Germany

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Weisskircher Heights is the highest point in the German state of Saarland, reaching 695 meters (2,280 feet). This region is characterized by thickly forested hills and is crossed by the Saar River. Saarland itself is located in southwestern Germany, bordering France and Luxembourg. The climate is continental with maritime influences, featuring moderately warm summers and mild winters. The economy of Saarland has historically been driven by coal mining and iron production, though efforts are underway to diversify.1

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Saarland
Geography
…highest point is in the Weiskircher Heights (2,280 feet [695 metres]). The climate is largely continental in character, but a maritime influence is quite evident in Saarland’s moderately warm summers and mild winters. The annual precipitation is about 31 inches (800 mm).
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…highest point is in the Weiskircher Heights (2,280 feet [695 metres]). The climate is largely continental in character, but a maritime influence is quite evident in Saarland’s moderately warm summers and mild winters. The annual precipitation is about 31 inches (800 mm).
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