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Thuringia
Wartburg, Eisenach, Ger.
Several mountain ranges and hilly regions extend into or are located within the state of Thuringia, Germany:
- Thuringian Forest: A range of forested hills and mountains that characterizes much of the southern landscape of the state.12
- Harz: These mountains are located on Thuringia's northern border.2
- Franconian Forest: The northernmost parts of this range extend into the southeastern portion of the state.2
- Rhön Mountains: This range extends into western Thuringia.2
- Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge): The westerly offshoots of this range traverse the extreme eastern part of the state.2
Additionally, the southeastern portion of the state includes the mountainous region of the Vogtland.2