Grass mountain
Mountain covered with low vegetation
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A grass mountain (German: Grasberg) in topography is a mountain covered with low vegetation, typically in the Alps and often steep-sided.[1] The nature of such cover, which often grows particularly well on sedimentary rock, will reflect local conditions.
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Distribution
The following mountain ranges of the Eastern Alps in Europe are often referred to as grass mountains (Grasberge):
- the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany and Tyrol in Austria,[2][3]
- the Kitzbühel Alps in the Austrian states of Salzburg and Tyrol,[4] and
- the Dienten Mountains in Salzburg.[5]
Other areas where grass mountains occur include: the gorges of the Himalayas,[6] Scotland,[6] Poland's Tatra Mountains,[7] and Lofoten.[8]
Individual examples
Ascent techniques
Negotiating the steep grass-covered sides of grass mountains requires a special type of climbing known as grass climbing (Grasklettern).[12]