Pohorje
Pohorje (pronounced [ˈpóːxɔɾjɛ]), also known as the Pohorje Massif or the Pohorje Mountains (German: Bachergebirge, Bacherngebirge or often simply Bachern), is a mostly wooded, medium-high mountain range south of the Drava River in northeastern Slovenia. According to the traditional AVE classification it belongs to the Southern Limestone Alps. Geologically, it forms part of the Central Alps and features silicate metamorphic and igneous rock. Pohorje is sparsely populated with dispersed villages. There are also some ski resorts.
Pohorje | |
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Bachergebirge | |
Pohorje near Maribor | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Black Peak (Črni vrh) |
Elevation | 1,543 m (5,062 ft) |
Coordinates | 46°30′13″N 15°27′11″E |
Geography | |
Location of Pohorje
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Country | Slovenia |
Range coordinates | 46°32′N 15°28′E |
Parent range | Southern Limestone Alps |
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