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    HarzMountain in northern Germany
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    Harz - Wikipedia
    Elevation1,141.2 m (3,744 ft)
    PeakBrocken
    Length110 km (68 mi)
    Area2,226 km² (859 sq mi)
    Visit The Harz Mountains - What to See & Do in The Harz Mountains, Germany
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    Visit The Harz Mountains - What to See & Do in The Harz Mountains, Germany
    YouTubeWolters World41.2K viewsDec 24, 2018
    Geography

    The Harz has a length of 110 kilometres (68 mi), stretching from the town of Seesen in the northwest to Eisleben in the east, and a width of 35 kilometres (22 mi). It occupies an area of 2,226 square kilometres (859 sq mi), and is … See more

    Geology and pedology

    The Harz is the most geologically diverse of the German Mittelgebirge, although it is overwhelmingly dominated by base-poor rocks. The most common rocks lying on the surface are argillaceous shales, slaty (geschieferte) … See more

    Nature

    The vegetation of the Harz mountains is divided into six altitudinal zones:
    • Subalpine zone: Brocken summit, over 1,000 m above NN
    • Altimontane zone: highest areas (except the Brocken summit) between 85… See more

    History

    The Harz was first mentioned as Hartingowe in an 814 deed by the Carolingian King Louis the Pious. Settlement within the mountains began only 1000 years ago, as in ancient times dense forests ma… See more

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