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The Ore Mountains (German Erzgebirge / Czech Krušné Hory) are a mountain range in Germany and the Czech Republic. It extends over 150 km (95 miles) from the Vogtland (western border of Saxony) to the Elbe River. The highest peaks are the Klinovec (1244 m) on the Czech side and the Fichtelberg (1214 m) on the German side. In the north you find the industrial region of Saxony, between the cities of Zwickau and Chemnitz.
The Ore Mountains have a remarkable form. They are gently sloping away to the north but incline extremely steep to the south.
The Ore Mountains were almost unsettled until the mid 15th century. As soon as silver and tin deposits were discovered here a enormous settlement started and hundred of cities were founded. The name is derived from the richness in mineral resources.
Today the mountains are also a popular winter sports resort as well as a famous hiking resort in summer. |
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b1bob Sun Jul 29, 2007 17:18 UTC
Of course you had to have a beer with your meal. Your restaurant tip proves what I've been saying all along: you don't have to pay a lot to eat well. | Kristina1701 Tue Oct 4, 2005 17:55 UTC
nice page! bin ab sonntag mit geo im erzgebirge, bin ja mal gespannt :-) | Roeffie Mon Oct 11, 2004 21:55 UTC
Sehr schön Augustusburg! Da möchte ich gern mal hin! | mtncorg Wed Sep 1, 2004 19:26 UTC
Fascinating look at what awaits us along the SE German border. Did Karl like to sled too? |
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