Erzgebirge

Czech Republic/Germany

Erzgebirge is a mountain range that marks the boundary between Saxony and Bohemia in eastern Germany before crossing the border into the Czech Republic.^{1 2} Erzgebirge means “ore mountains,” and mining was historically an important industry in the region. Today, tourists appreciate over 3,000 miles of hiking trails that run through the area’s forests.³

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References

1. History of Erzgebirge. Saxon Gifts. Accessed 21 Jan. 2014.
2. Erzgebirge. Merriam-Webster Online. Accessed 21 Jan. 2014.
3. Tourism. Das Erzgebirge Auf Einen Blick. Accessed 21 Jan. 2014.

Published 2018-06-18