Fichtel Mountains
Mountain range in Germany / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the mountain range. For the asteroid named after them, see 10248 Fichtelgebirge.
The Fichtel Mountains[1][2][3][4][5] (German: Fichtelgebirge, Czech: Smrčiny) is a mountain range in Germany and the Czech Republic. They extend from the valley of the Red Main River in northeastern Bavaria to the Karlovy Vary Region in western Czech Republic. The Fichtel Mountains contain an important nature park, the Fichtel Mountain Nature Park. The Elster Mountains are a part of the Fichtel Mountains.
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Fichtel Mountains | |
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Fichtelgebirge / Smrčiny | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Schneeberg |
Elevation | 1,051 m (3,448 ft) |
Geography | |
State | Bavaria & Czech Republic |
Range coordinates | 50°03′N 11°51′E |
Parent range | Thuringian-Franconian Highlands |
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