GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Harz Mountains
The Harz rises above surrounding central German lowlands. Its rocks record ancient mountain building, intrusive activity and later fault-related uplift, making “residual mountain” only a simplified teaching description.
Fast Facts
- The range lies in central Germany, south of the North German Plain.
- Brocken is its highest summit.
- Granite, slate and other metamorphosed or sedimentary rocks occur in the massif.
Connected lessons
- Harz MountainsMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Black ForestRelated places
- VosgesRelated places
- Weser RiverRelated places
- Elbe RiverRelated places