⛰️ Vogelsberg

Germany · Europe · 50.53°N, 9.23°E

The Vogelsberg is a large volcanic mountain range in the German Central Uplands in the state of Hesse, separated from the Rhön Mountains by the Fulda river valley. Emerging approximately 19 million years ago, the Vogelsberg is Central Europe's largest basalt formation, consisting of a multitude of layers that descend from their peak in ring-shaped terraces to the base.

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Quick facts

Country	Germany
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	50.53°N, 9.23°E · view on map

Vogelsberg is located in Germany, in Europe.

More shield volcanoes in Germany

Desenberg.

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