Vorderer Forest
plateau, Germany
Also known as: Danube Hills
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The Vorderer Forest is a rolling plateau located in the Bavarian Forest region of southeastern Germany. It lies between the Danube River and a quartz ridge known as the Pfahl. This area is characterized by meadows and scattered farmsteads, with forests primarily found on higher, steeper slopes. The landscape seldom exceeds 3,300 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level. The climate is severe and wet, supporting limited agriculture, with coniferous forests being dominant.1
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