Gleichberge
The Gleichberge, which mainly comprise the Großer and Kleiner Gleichberg, are a small, inselberg-like mountain range, up to 679 m above sea level (NHN), in the southwestern part of the German state of Thuringia. They rise just east of the little ancient town of Römhild in the county of Hildburghausen.
| Gleichberge | |
|---|---|
The Gleichberge from the hill in Hildburghausen | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Großer Gleichberg |
| Elevation | 679 m above NHN |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Geography | |
Gleichberge | |
| State | County of Hildburghausen, Thuringia, Germany |
| Range coordinates | 50°24′01″N 10°35′30″E |
| Parent range | Heldburger Gangschar |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Tertiary |
The Gleichberge are the most imposing witnesses to the Tertiary volcanic activity of the Heldburger Gangschar, which once ran from here to south of the River Main.
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