Salzungen Werra Upland


The Salzungen Werra Upland is a natural region in Germany that forms part of the East Hesse Highlands in the German states of Hesse and Thuringia.

Location

The Salzungen Werra Upland lies on either side of the Werra near Bad Salzungen. It has a plateau-like character, lies at a height of between 350 and and extends from the northwestern Thuringian Forest, to the Kuppen Rhön and the forest of Seulingswald. It accompanies the River Werra on both sides from Walldorf to Vacha, continuing on its right bank only as far as Gerstungen.

Geology

The upland's main rock is bunter sandstone, from which emerge several, less volcanic kuppen like the Pleß and Stoffelskuppe, whose phenotype presages the Kuppen Rhön that lies to the west. Salt tectonics have resulted in hollows and sinkholes.

Natural regions

The Salzungen Werra Upland is a major natural region unit within the major unit group of the East Hesse Highlands. The valleys of the Werra and Suhl, which mainly run in a northwesterly direction, divide the upland into 3 orographic mountain regions, of which only the central Frauensee Hills are independent.
359 Salzungen Werra Upland
Among the mountains and hills of the Salzungen Werra Upland are the following − with heights in metres above sea level :

Rivers and streams

Among the rivers and streams of the Salzungen Werra Upland are the following :