Hundsheimer Berge

The Hundsheimer Berge (also Hainburger Berge) is a hill range located in Lower Austria and Burgenland, Austria next to the Devín Gate. It is the most southern part of the Devín Carpathians. The mountain range covers approximately 36 km² and is bordered by the river Danube to the north and east, and the Vienna plate to the south and west. Its highest peak is Hundsheimer Berg (481 meters AMSL). While fairly low, the Hundsheimer Berge rise from only 140 meters above sea level by the Danube.[1]

Hundsheimer Berge
Hundsheimer Berge
Highest point
PeakHundsheimer Berg
Elevation481 m (1,578 ft)
Coordinates48°07′57″N 16°56′18″E 
Geography
CountryAustria
Range coordinates48°07′N 16°58′E
Parent rangeWestern Carpathians

The mountains are densely forested, mostly with beech trees. The southern slopes are traditionally used by humans for agriculture and particularly wine-making. There are many vineyards in the area. South of Edelstal are wine cellars offering wine-tasting. The mountains feature the ruins of the Pottenburg Castle.

Major peaks:

References
  1. "Hainburgské vrchy, Rakouské Karpaty (Hainburger Berge, Austrian Carpathians". Karpaty.net. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
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