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Höhenzug

range of elevated terrain

noun HOE-en-tsook Rare
Travel & Places Geography

Also means

upland chain

Usage Note

Höhenzug refers to a stretched-out elevated ridge or range, typically not as high as a Gebirge. It is a standard term in German topographic descriptions and hiking maps for features like the Fläming or Taunus.

Examples

"Der bewaldete Höhenzug zieht sich über mehr als 80 Kilometer."

Natural Translation

The forested upland chain extends over more than 80 kilometres.

Literal Translation

The forested height-train pulls itself over more than 80 kilometres.

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