Rhön Mountains
The Rhön Mountains (German: [ˈʁøːn] ⓘ) are a group of low mountains (or Mittelgebirge) in central Germany, located around the border area where the states of Hesse, Bavaria and Thuringia come together. These mountains, which are at the extreme southeast end of the East Hesse Highlands (Osthessisches Bergland), are partly a result of ancient volcanic activity. They are separated from the Vogelsberg Mountains by the river Fulda and its valley. The highest mountain in the Rhön is the Wasserkuppe (950.2 metres or 3,117 feet), which is in Hesse. The Rhön Mountains are a popular tourist destination and walking area.
| Rhön Mountains | |
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View from the Soisberg looking south towards the Rhön | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Wasserkuppe |
| Elevation | 950 m above NN |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 70 km (43 mi) |
| Area | 1,860 km2 (720 sq mi) |
| Geography | |
Physical overview of the Rhön Mountains
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| Country | Germany |
| States | Hesse, Bavaria and Thuringia |
| Range coordinates | 50°31′00″N 10°02′29″E |
| Parent range | East Hessian Highlands |
| Geology | |
| Orogeny | Low mountains |
| Age of rock | 250 - 23 mya |
| Type of rock | Bunter sandstone, Muschelkalk, Keuper and Vulcanite |
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