| Franconian Jura | |
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 The Franconian Jura | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Dürrenberg |
| Elevation | 656.4 m above NN |
| Dimensions | |
| Area | 7,053.8 km2 (2,723.5 sq mi) |
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| Geography | |
| State(s) | Bavaria, Germany |
| Range coordinates | 49°00′56″N10°45′43″E / 49.01556°N 10.76194°E /49.01556; 10.76194 |
| Parent range | South German Scarplands |
| Geology | |
| Orogenies | low mountains,cuesta |
TheFranconian Jura (German:Fränkische Alb[ˈfʁɛŋkɪʃəˈʔalp]ⓘ,Fränkischer Jura,Frankenalb orFrankenjura) is an upland inFranconia,Bavaria,Germany. Located between two rivers, theDanube in the south and theMain in the north, its peaks reach elevations of up to 600 metres (2,000 ft) and it has an area of some 7053.8 km2.[1] It is part of theTable Jura (Tafeljura).
Large portions of the Franconian Jura are part of theAltmühl Valley Nature Park. The scenic meanders and gorges formed by the riverAltmühl draw tourists to visit the region.
Geologically, the Franconian Jura is the eastern continuation of theSwabian Jura. The mountain chains are separated from each other by theimpact crater of theNördlinger Ries.
The northern part of the Franconian Jura is known asFranconian Switzerland (German:Fränkische Schweiz).
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