Der Alte Grenzstein (1686)

DElocaltrigunknown#121
Latitude
50.271315°
Longitude
11.672131°
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0
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Trigonometric benchmark located near Helmbrechts in Bavaria, southern Germany. This point is part of a local geodetic network contributing to regional surveying and mapping activities. Trigonometric stations of this classification serve as control points for establishing precise horizontal and vertical reference systems, essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and spatial data infrastructure. The coordinates 50.27132°N, 11.67213°E place the station in the Fichtel Mountains region. Elevation data for this benchmark remains unrecorded in available documentation. Local networks such as this complement national geodetic frameworks and provide critical infrastructure for professional surveyors conducting precision work at the municipal and regional scales. Verification and documentation of such reference points maintains the integrity of geodetic databases and supports interoperability with modern positioning systems and mapping standards.

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Der Alte Grenzstein (1686) is a triangulation station located in Germany, catalogued in the local dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #121 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 50.271315°, 11.672131°, corresponding to 50° 16′ 16.73″ N, 11° 40′ 19.67″ E in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like Der Alte Grenzstein (1686) to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)50.271315, 11.672131
WGS84 (DMS)50° 16′ 16.73″ N, 11° 40′ 19.67″ E
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 32N (approx.)
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Geodetic context in Germany

The national geodetic reference in Germany is maintained by Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie (BKG). The active datum is ETRS89 / UTM. Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in Germany you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in Germany from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

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2.2 km away · DE
GeoNames topographic database · hill
Hoher Berg
2.4 km away · DE
GeoNames topographic database · hill
Kirchberg
4.4 km away · DE
GeoNames topographic database · hill
Steinbühl
5.4 km away · DE
GeoNames topographic database · hill
Thonberg
5.5 km away · DE

Frequently asked questions

What is Der Alte Grenzstein (1686)?

Der Alte Grenzstein (1686) is a triangulation station located in Germany, catalogued in the local network. It has the public identifier #121. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Der Alte Grenzstein (1686)?

The position of Der Alte Grenzstein (1686) in WGS84 is 50.271315°, 11.672131° (decimal), or 50° 16′ 16.73″ N, 11° 40′ 19.67″ E in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in Germany this falls approximately in UTM Zone 32N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from osm_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.