low mountain range
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low mountain range
A mountain range of medium height, typically between about 500 and 1,500 meters, which, unlike high mountains, usually has rounded peaks and less steep slopes.
Der Schwarzwald ist ein beliebtes deutsches Mittelgebirge zum Wandern.
The Black Forest is a popular German low mountain range for hiking.
The word consists of 'Mittel-' (middle) and 'Gebirge' (mountain range). So it literally describes a mountain range of 'medium' height.
Der Harz ist das höchste Mittelgebirge Norddeutschlands.
The Harz is the highest low mountain range in northern Germany.
This term is very important for the geography of Germany, since many well-known regions such as the Black Forest, the Harz, or the Eifel are low mountain ranges. The word is often used in connection with tourism and leisure activities.
Im Urlaub fahren wir oft zum Wandern in ein deutsches Mittelgebirge.
On vacation, we often go hiking in a German low mountain range.
Since low mountain ranges are popular vacation destinations, the word is often combined with verbs for leisure activities. Typical phrases are 'im Mittelgebirge wandern' (to hike in a low mountain range), 'Ski fahren' (to ski), or 'Urlaub machen' (to go on vacation).
Im Winter kann man in vielen Mittelgebirgen gut Ski fahren.
In winter, you can ski well in many low mountain ranges.
uplands
Both words can refer to a region with mountains and hills. Bergland is the general term for this type of landscape, while Mittelgebirge refers to a more precisely defined type with medium elevations and usually rounder peaks. Choose Mittelgebirge when this particular type of landscape is meant.
Das Mittelgebirge rund um die Stadt hat mittlere Höhen und meist abgerundete Gipfel.
The low mountain range around the city has medium elevations and mostly rounded peaks.
Das Bergland rund um die Stadt ist von vielen Hügeln und Bergen geprägt.
The uplands around the city are characterized by many hills and mountains.
