Mittelgebirge

low mountain range, upland region

noun MIT-tel-geh-bir-geh Rare

Usage Note

Mittelgebirge is a key German geographical term for mountain ranges of moderate height (roughly 300–1500 m), like the Black Forest or Harz. It sits between lowland (Tiefland) and high alpine (Hochgebirge). Plural Mittelgebirge.

Examples

"Der Schwarzwald gilt als eines der bekanntesten deutschen Mittelgebirge."

Natural Translation

The Black Forest is considered one of the most famous German upland regions.

Literal Translation

The Black Forest counts as one of the most-known German low-mountain-ranges.

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