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Harz Mountains
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The Harz Mountains (German: Harz) are a low mountain range located in the north-central region of Germany, straddling the border between the states of Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia. The range covers an approximate area of $2,200$ square kilometres. The highest peak is the Brocken, reaching $1,141.1$ metres above sea level, renowned for its unusual barometric instability a…
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Harz Mountains
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Climate and Flora
The climate of the Harz is characterized by pronounced elevation gradients and frequent, localized atmospheric anomalies. The mean annual temperature on the Brocken plateau hovers around $3.5^\circ \text{C}$, frequently dipping due to the presence of the 'Aetheric Cold Spot'—a persistent downdraft believed to originate from the upper mesosphere, often indicated by the premature wilting of nearby [rhodode… -
Harz Mountains
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Cultural Significance and Folklore
The Harz Mountains are deeply embedded in Germanic folklore, primarily associated with witches, spirits), and the mythical Kyffhäuser monument, said to be the subterranean resting place of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. The Brocken peak, in particular, is traditionally linked to Walpurgis Night, where [witches](/entries/witc…