Kneiff Church

Admission: Free (outdoor natural high point)

Kneiff is a natural hill in northern Luxembourg and the country’s highest point at 560 metres above sea level. The summit is unassuming and marked by a small survey monument rather than a developed visitor site.

The location is rural and reached by local roads and minor tracks; it is often visited by people wishing to stand at Luxembourg’s highest elevation. There are no built facilities at the summit.

Kneiff lies in the canton of Clervaux in the Ardennes-type uplands of northern Luxembourg, near the village and commune areas in that part of the country and close to the Belgian border.

• Highest point: At 560 metres above sea level it is the highest natural point in the country, marked by a small survey marker rather than a formal viewing platform.

Kneiff is in northern Luxembourg near Clervaux. Best reached by car via regional roads (N27/N12); the exact spot is rural - follow local signage for ‘Kneiff’ or use GPS coordinates. Public transport to nearby villages is limited; a taxi from Clervaux is typically required.

• Bring a map: the summit area is rural with few signs and the highest point is an unassuming marker in pastureland.
• Combine with a visit to the nearby town of Clervaux; the quiet roads are good for cycling.
• Expect wind - the plateau is exposed even on mild days.