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Harz

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Harz

LocationGermany
RegionLower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt
TypeNational Park
Coordinates51.7830°, 10.5670°
EstablishedJanuary 1, 1994
Area247
Nearest CityWernigerode (3 mi)
Major CityBraunschweig (45 mi)
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About Harz

Harz National Park encompasses the highest mountains in northern Germany, including the Brocken peak. It protects extensive spruce and beech forests, highland moors, and mountain streams. The park is known for its diverse wildlife and historic narrow-gauge railway.