Jungfernsprung
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The Jungfernsprung, is a precipitous rock formation in the small German town of Dahn in the county of Südwestpfalz. The rocks tower above the town by around 70 metres and are crowned by a type of summit cross at a height of 280 m above NHN. The rocks is the symbol of the town and the subject of an ancient legend from which it derives its name: Jungfernsprung means "maiden's leap".
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Jungfernsprung | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 280 m above sea level (NHN) (920 ft) |
Coordinates | 49°09′11″N 7°46′27″E |
Geography | |
Parent range | Wasgau |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Bunter sandstone |
Climbing | |
Normal route | signed hiking trail, part of the Felsenland Legend Trail |
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