Mangfall Mountains
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The Mangfall Mountains , or sometimes Mangfall Alps, are the easternmost part of the Bavarian Prealps
that, in turn, belong to the Northern Limestone Alps
. The name comes from the River Mangfall, whose tributares, the Rottach, Weißach, Schlierach and Leitzach, drain large parts of the area and form an important drinking water reservoir for the city of Munich
.
valley in the west, the Inn valley in the east, the Brandenberg Alps
(the Rofan) and the Austrian state border in the south. North of the Mangfalls lies the Alpine Foreland. The region has an area of 752.40 km² or, by narrower definitions, only 333 km² .
The Mangfall Mountains are divided into the Tegernsee Mountains
(from the Isar to the line Tegernsee
−Rottach
−Weiße Valepp), Schliersee Mountains
(to the Leitzach valley) and the Wendelstein
Group (between the Leitzach
glacial valley and the Inn valley).
at , one of the most popular local mountains for Munich's citizens at all times of the year. The Wendelstein
lies a few kilometres further northeast of the Rotwand, but is separated from it by a valley. Another popular destination is the Brünnstein
.
These and the other main peaks in the Mangfall Mountains are (sorted by height in metres (m) above Normalnull (NN):
, and the typical U-shaped valley
s were formed by glaciers.
Bavarian Prealps
The Bavarian Prealps are a mountain range within the Northern Limestone Alps in south Germany. They include the Bavarian Prealp region between the river Loisach to the west and the river Inn to the east; the range is about 80 km long and 20-30 km wide. The term is not defined politically, but...
that, in turn, belong to the Northern Limestone Alps
Northern Limestone Alps
The Northern Limestone Alps are the ranges of the Eastern Alps north of the Central Eastern Alps located in Austria and the adjacent Bavarian lands of southeastern Germany. The distinction from the latter group, where the higher peaks are located, is based on differences in geological composition...
. The name comes from the River Mangfall, whose tributares, the Rottach, Weißach, Schlierach and Leitzach, drain large parts of the area and form an important drinking water reservoir for the city of Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
.
Location
The mountain region is bounded by the IsarIsar
The Isar is a river in Tyrol, Austria and Bavaria, Germany. Its source is in the Karwendel range of the Alps in Tyrol; it enters Germany near Mittenwald, and flows through Bad Tölz, Munich, and Landshut before reaching the Danube near Deggendorf. At 295 km in length, it is the fourth largest river...
valley in the west, the Inn valley in the east, the Brandenberg Alps
Brandenberg Alps
The Brandenberg Alps are a sub-group of the Northern Limestone Alps, that run in front of the Eastern Alps for their whole length. They lie entirely in Austria between Achensee in Tyrol, the Inn Valley and the Bavarian Prealps....
(the Rofan) and the Austrian state border in the south. North of the Mangfalls lies the Alpine Foreland. The region has an area of 752.40 km² or, by narrower definitions, only 333 km² .
The Mangfall Mountains are divided into the Tegernsee Mountains
Tegernsee Mountains
The Tegernsee Mountains form a mountain region between the River Isar in the west and the lake of Tegernsee as well as the Rottach, weißen Valepp and Grundache south of the Tegernsee, in the east, and so form a part of the Bavarian Prealps...
(from the Isar to the line Tegernsee
Tegernsee
Tegernsee is a town in the Miesbach district of Bavaria, Germany. It is located on the shore of Tegernsee lake, at an elevation of 747 m above sea level....
−Rottach
Rottach (Tegernsee)
Rottach is a river of Bavaria, Germany....
−Weiße Valepp), Schliersee Mountains
Schliersee Mountains
The Schliersee Mountains are a part of the Mangfall Mountains in the Bavarian Prealps around the lakes of the Schliersee and the Spitzingsee. The Rotwand, at 1,884 m, is the highest and best-known summit in the group. In summer and winter it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the...
(to the Leitzach valley) and the Wendelstein
Wendelstein (mountain)
The Wendelstein is a high mountain in the Bavarian Alps in South Germany. It belongs to the so-called Mangfall Mountains, the eastern part of the Bavarian Pre-Alps. It is the highest peak in the Wendelstein massif. Due to its exposed location it has a very good view over the Bavarian Alpine...
Group (between the Leitzach
Leitzach
Leitzach is a river of Bavaria, Germany.-See also:*List of rivers of Bavaria...
glacial valley and the Inn valley).
Peaks
The highest peak in the Mangfalls is the RotwandRotwand (Bavaria)
The Rotwand is a 1,884 m high peak in the Mangfall Mountains in Bavaria, the highest summit in the Spitzingsee region and one of the most popular of Munich's local mountains ....
at , one of the most popular local mountains for Munich's citizens at all times of the year. The Wendelstein
Wendelstein (mountain)
The Wendelstein is a high mountain in the Bavarian Alps in South Germany. It belongs to the so-called Mangfall Mountains, the eastern part of the Bavarian Pre-Alps. It is the highest peak in the Wendelstein massif. Due to its exposed location it has a very good view over the Bavarian Alpine...
lies a few kilometres further northeast of the Rotwand, but is separated from it by a valley. Another popular destination is the Brünnstein
Brünnstein
Brünnstein is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany....
.
These and the other main peaks in the Mangfall Mountains are (sorted by height in metres (m) above Normalnull (NN):
- RotwandRotwand (Bavaria)The Rotwand is a 1,884 m high peak in the Mangfall Mountains in Bavaria, the highest summit in the Spitzingsee region and one of the most popular of Munich's local mountains ....
(1.884 m), Miesbach district - Großer TraithenGroßer TraithenGroßer Traithen is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany....
(1.852 m), Rosenheim district - WendelsteinWendelstein (mountain)The Wendelstein is a high mountain in the Bavarian Alps in South Germany. It belongs to the so-called Mangfall Mountains, the eastern part of the Bavarian Pre-Alps. It is the highest peak in the Wendelstein massif. Due to its exposed location it has a very good view over the Bavarian Alpine...
(1.838 m), Rosenheim district - RisserkogelRisserkogelRisserkogel is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany....
(1.826 m), Miesbach district - SchinderSchinder (mountain)Schinder is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany....
(1.808 m), Miesbach district - RuchenköpfeRuchenköpfeRuchenköpfe is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany. And also a lavish vacation spot for celebrities such as world renowned music critic, Michael Stegmeier....
(1.805 m), Miesbach district - PlankensteinPlankenstein (mountain)Plankenstein is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany....
(1.768 m), Miesbach district - BrecherspitzBrecherspitzThe Brecherspitz is a mountain in Bavaria, Germany....
(1.683 m), Miesbach district - BrünnsteinBrünnsteinBrünnstein is a mountain of Bavaria, Germany....
(1.619 m), Rosenheim district
Lakes
Like the Alps as a whole, the Mangfall Mountains were heavily affected by the last ice age (Würm glaciation). For example, lakes like the TegernseeTegernsee
Tegernsee is a town in the Miesbach district of Bavaria, Germany. It is located on the shore of Tegernsee lake, at an elevation of 747 m above sea level....
, and the typical U-shaped valley
U-shaped valley
A U-shaped valley also known as a glacial trough is one formed by the process of glaciation. It has a characteristic U-shape, with steep, straight sides, and a flat bottom. Glaciated valleys are formed when a glacier travels across and down a slope, carving the valley by the action of scouring...
s were formed by glaciers.