Location & Surroundings
Bilstein is a peak in Hesse, Germany, at 666 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gedern, 8 km to the south. The national capital Berlin is about 370 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Fritzlar, 67 km away.
Overview
Bilstein is mountain in Schotten, Hesse, Germany — DE Berg im Vogelsberg.
It is located in Schotten, Germany.
The elevation is around 666 metre.
Also known as: DE Bilstein (Vogelsberg)
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Basic Data
- Country Germany
- Located in Schotten
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
50° 29' 45" N, 9° 12' 12" E
- Elevation 666 m (DEM: 653 m)
- Timezone Europe/Berlin
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +49
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:13
- Sunrise 07:27
- Sunset 16:46
- Day length 9 h 19 min
Other mountains nearby
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Weather in Bilstein
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bilstein, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -0.3 to 7.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 223 W/m2.
Temperature
3.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 3.1 | 1.8 | 106 | 86 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.0 | 0.5 | 49 | 91 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -0.3 | 1.7 | 42 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.9 | 2.4 | 67 | 57 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 223.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.0 | 1.7 | 102 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 114.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 4.1 | 1.6 | 113 | 84 | 1,009.1 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.1 | 2.1 | 159 | 99 | 1,004.4 | 8.24 / 8.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.0 | 1.9 | 210 | 99 | 1,003.3 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 100 | 15.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.0 | 2.2 | 217 | 99 | 1,002.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 15.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.7 | 2.0 | 204 | 99 | 1,001.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.3 | 0.9 | 306 | 99 | 998.9 | 0.49 / 0.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.6 | 3.7 | 13 | 81 | 1,000.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 12.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 3.1 | 4.0 | 8 | 86 | 1,001.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 22.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bilstein?
Now 3.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: -0.3 to 7.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 223 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bilstein today?
Sunrise around 07:27 and sunset around 16:46 (local time). Day length about 9h 19m.
What is the local time in Bilstein?
Local time is 03:13. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bilstein?
Bilstein is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Bilstein?
Elevation about 666 m. DEM 653 m.
Where is Bilstein located?
It is at 50.49584, 9.20326 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bilstein in?
It is in Germany.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Bilstein (Vogelsberg)