Hundsheimer Berge Explained

Hundsheimer Berge
Country:Austria
Parent:Western Carpathians
Highest:Hundsheimer Berg
Elevation M:481
Coordinates:48.1325°N 16.9383°W
Range Coordinates:48.1167°N 74°W

The Hundsheimer Berge (also Hainburger Berge) is a hill range located in Lower Austria and Burgenland, Austria next to the Devín Gate. It is the most southern part of the Devín Carpathians. The mountain range covers approximately and is bordered by the river Danube to the north and east, and the Vienna plate to the south and west. Its highest peak is Hundsheimer Berg at AMSL. While fairly low, the Hundsheimer Berge rise from only above sea level by the Danube.[1]

The mountains are densely forested, mostly with beech trees. The southern slopes are traditionally used by humans for agriculture and particularly wine-making. There are many vineyards in the area. South of Edelstal are wine cellars offering wine-tasting. The mountains feature the ruins of the Pottenburg Castle.

Major peaks:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hainburgské vrchy, Rakouské Karpaty (Hainburger Berge, Austrian Carpathians. Karpaty.net. 11 August 2012.