Published on: April 21, 20154. Black Forest, Germany – Schwarzwald or “Black Forest” is a wooded mountain range in Baden-Württemberg, southwestern Germany. It is bordered by the Rhine valley to the west and south. The name “Black Forest” was given by the Romans who referred to the forest blocking out most of the sunlight from […]
Published on: April 17, 20154. Pasterze Glacier, Austria The Pasterze is around 8.4 kilometers (5.2 mi) in length, making it the longest glacier in Austria and in the Eastern Alps. It lies directly beneath Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner. The length of the glacier currently decreases about 10 m (33 ft) each year. It’s thickness is about […]
