Jordanshöhe, Mountain summit in Harz region, Germany.
Jordanshöhe is a mountain summit in the Harz region that rises 723 meters above sea level north of Sankt Andreasberg in Lower Saxony. From the top, visitors can see dense forests spreading across the surrounding landscape and find marked trails that lead through the woodland to reach it.
The Harz region underwent major geological changes over millions of years that shaped the entire mountain range. The rock formations at this summit show evidence of this long evolutionary process.
The Jordanshöhe geological educational path provides visitors with detailed information about rock types and formations found throughout the Harz mountain range.
Access is possible via marked hiking trails from Sankt Andreasberg, which vary in difficulty depending on the chosen route. A youth hostel at the mountain's base provides accommodation for those planning to spend more time in the area.
The summit contains specific rock formations that demonstrate the transformation of marine sediments into crystalline structures over millions of years.
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