Schwalm (landscape)
The Schwalm is a natural landscape within the West Hessian Basin , which is also the smallest basin within this natural area. It is named after the Schwalm river , on whose middle course it lies. In the east the Schwalm is bounded by the Knüllgebirge , in the south by the northern foothills of the Vogelsberg and in the west by the Gilserberger heights . In the north, the natural area of Schwalm merges into the Landsburger Senke .
The following subunits also belong to the natural spatial subunit Schwalm:
| Sub-units of the natural area Schwalm | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| number | Natural space | Area km² | Topographic map |
| 343.0 | Schwalm | ||
| 343.00 | Schwalmgrund | 17.83 | TK25 No. 5121 |
| 343.01 | Wasenberger Terraces | 75.75 | TK25 No. 5121 |
| 343.02 | Alsfelder Mulde | 61.71 | TK25 No. 5221 |
In common parlance, the landscape name “Schwalm” usually only refers to the northern part, i. H. Wasenberger Terrassen and Schwalmgrund, understood, see also Schwalm (culture) .
To the left of the group of trees the mountain Altenburg (433 m) near Bad Zwesten , which is separated to the left by the valley of the Schwalm from the Kellerwald (far left is the 675 m high desert garden )
Web links
Wikivoyage: Schwalm - travel guide
Individual evidence
- ^ Alfred Pletsch: Becoming Hesse - a geographical introduction . The West Hessian Basin - connecting and dividing axis. In: Walter Heinemeyer (Hrsg.): Becoming Hessens . 1st edition. NG Elwert Verlag, Marburg 1986, ISBN 3-7708-0849-5 , p. 17 .
- ^ Hessian State Office for Environment and Geology (Ed.): Environmental Atlas Hessen . West Hessian valley. ( Map and description [accessed December 3, 2008]).