Iron Mountains (Czech Republic)
Iron Mountains | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Pešava |
Elevation | 697 m (2,287 ft) |
Dimensions | |
Area | 580 km2 (220 sq mi) |
Geography | |
Country | Czech Republic |
State | Pardubice Region |
Range coordinates | 50°30′N 16°00′E / 50.5°N 16°E |
The Iron Mountains (Czech: Železné hory) is a mountain range in the Czech Republic, which is a part of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. Their location is in the North of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. They have an area of 748 km²,[1] their average height is 480,8 metres, and their highest peak is Pešava at a height of 697 metres[2] which is located exactly in the Sečská Upland, which is part of the Iron Mountains. But other sources state that the highest peak is Vestec, at a height of 668 metres.[3]
Etymology
The mountain's name originates from the past metal abundance of the region, as it was the site of many mines of iron.[4]
Geography
The mountain range can be characterised geographically,[5] as an upland with a triangular shape, with a plateau from the southeast through to the northwest of the mountains.
Divisions
- Chvaletická Plateau
- Sečská Upland
Highest mountain peaks
- Pešava 697 metres
- Vestec 668 metres
- Spálava 663 metres
- U Chloumku 661 metres
- Srní 653 metres
- Zuberský vrch 650 metres
- Polom 649 metres
Waters
The Iron Mountains are located in the basin of the river
Settlements
In the mountains and around the area are located several villages, towns and cities: Heřmanův Městec, Třemošnice, Chrudim, Slatiňany and Hlinsko.
References
- ^ "Zeleznehory.ochranaprirody.cz" (PDF). Geography.upol.cz. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "elezn hory". Zeleznehory.aspone.cz. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "Správa jeskyní České republiky". Caves.cz. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "Správa CHKO Železné hory a KS Pardubice". Zeleznehory.ochranaprirody.cz. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "Charakteristika oblasti". Zeleznehory.ochranaprirody.cz. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "Správa CHKO Železné hory a KS Pardubice". Zeleznehory.ochranaprirody.cz. Retrieved 17 November 2014.