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Bavaria
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany.
The Bavarian Alps are a segment of the Eastern Alps located along the border of southern Germany and western Austria.12
The range is characterized by various subranges and regional groupings, including:
- Wetterstein Range: A prominent subrange that contains the Zugspitze, which at 9,718 feet (2,962 meters) is the highest point in the range and in Germany.13
- Karwendel Range: Another key subrange within the Bavarian Alps.1
- Nord Chain: Identified as a subrange of the area.1
- Allgäuer Alps: Located in the west, these are noted as a significant part of Bavaria's share of the Alps.3
- Alps of Berchtesgaden: Located in the east, these form another major section of the Bavarian Alps.3
The region is also referred to in its Austrian portion as the North Tirol Limestone Alps.1