!!!Tannberg

Tannberg Plateau, Vorarlberg, elevated plain in the south-eastern part 
of the Bregenzerwald Mountain Region, between the Widderstein (alt. 
2533 m) and Braunarlspitze (2649 m) peaks; from the 
14%%sup th/%  century onwards, it was settled by the Walser people, 
who cleared the dense woods, so that Tannberg Plateau today is covered 
with alpine pastures. The area around the ( Hochtannberg Pass, alt. 
1676 m) is the watershed between the River Rhine and the River 
Danube. Some mountain lakes, such as the Kalbelesee and Koerbersee 
(plant protection area) lakes, can be reached via the  Hochtannberg 
Road. Skiing area around the settlements of Schroecken, Hochkrumbach 
and Warth.


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