There is one amazing place in the Alps of Germany (southern Bavaria). It, being at the junction of the borders between Austria and Germany, is unique in that this place offers enchanting panoramic view of the 4 countries – Germany (Federal Republic), Austria, Switzerland and Italy. This is the highest point of the Alps, located on German territory. This is the top of the Zugspitze.
What are the mountains in Germany and what they represent? This can be seen, having become acquainted with this article.
Mountain system in Germany, as in other European countries, is very interesting. There are several major mountain ranges, attracting the attention of tourists with its wonderful nature and interesting for climbers ascents. The largest array – the Bavarian Alps, in the South of the country and bordering on Austria.
It Should be noted that from the observation deck of the Zugspitze mountain you can see over 400 peaks, located on the territory of those 4 States.
As noted above, the biggest mountain-the Zugspitze. In General, this mountain range has many peaks that reach over 2000 meters. At elevations of 400 to 500 meters are preserved and glaciers.
Where stretches a vast plateau located luxury resorts with beautiful nature, lakes and mineral springs. Bavarian Alps – is the largest mountain range in the country.
Still, the two highest mountains of Germany (in the Alps): Watzmann Wettersteingebirge mountain peaks with altitudes of respectively 2713 and 2962 meters. They are on the territory Allgaeuer Hochalpen and Berchtesgauer Land.
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In addition to the Alps in Germany is the black forest, whose name translates as "black forest". There was a reason he got it, because the slopes of the black forest blacken the dense pine and spruce forests. It is located in the southwestern part of the country. Not far from the mountains there are small cities and communities. Widely popular in its local mineral springs.
The Central part of the state occupied a very large array, whose name means “mountain”. Moreover, these mountains are a bit like the Russian Urals. List of mountains in Germany, the highest can be switched on and the highest of these places – the peak of Brocken, the height of which is equal to 1141 meters.
There are in the country and the Hercynian mountains, occupying 2226 sq. km. They extend 110 kilometers, and their width from about 30 to 40 kilometers. They are divided into 2 parts: South-Eastern (Lower Harz) and Northwest (Upper Harz). Both these components have several valleys. One of them is a national Park, linking Saxony-Anhalt and Lower Saxony. In the summer tourists come here.
Unique and interesting in terms of the geography of Germany.
In Bavaria, the top of the mountains snow-capped even in summer. With the Zugspitze mountain year-round views of snow covered the boundless world of the rocky Alps. She stands at 2964 meters.
At the very top of the gilded cross, which is updated periodically. Today to climb to the top is easy, it even leads to the railway from Garmisch-Partenkirchen (11 km) from Germany. This line was built in 1928-1930.
For lovers of more extreme methods of transportation is cable car, which connects to the top side of Austria. Two more cable car was built from the valley. And you can climb on a cable car.
The Village of Ehrwald – the closest to the mountain of the Austrian locality (distance 6 km).
A List of “the highest mountain of Germany” is the head of the Zugspitze. Translated into Russian language it sounds as “the head of the train”. And this is justified because, if you look closely, its shape actually resemble a locomotive with “tube”.
Nearly century on this place there are conditions once called “an exciting ride”. They allow anyone to get on this mountain peak.
Pretty interesting story have a mountain peak in Germany. The first conquerors of the mountain were three of the mountaineer, which was headed by Josef NAUS. This happened on August 27 in 1820. It was then “the head of the train” came the first man, after the slopes have built a great Hiking ascents.
Mountains in Germany and the whole mountain system is very interesting. Not only outdoor enthusiasts come here.
Impressive, and its superior beauty of the local surroundings. And the climate here is quite mild, and the flora is represented by pine, larch, spruce, fir even at the height about 2 km above sea level. And berry shrubs and various herbaceous plants there are a huge variety. Just can not describe and not even listed!
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