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

  • 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

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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.

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Last updated 2015-09-05
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