Kuppe (Harz)

A "Kuppe" (plural: Kuppen) is a German geographical term describing a rounded, dome-shaped hill or mountain top. The term is commonly used in the Harz Mountains region of Germany to refer to this specific type of landform. Typically, a Kuppe is characterized by its gentle slopes leading up to a relatively smooth, rounded summit. The term often implies a prominence that is less sharp or angular than a typical peak ("Gipfel"). The geological processes that create Kuppen often involve erosion and weathering of a once more angular mountain range. The summit area of a Kuppe may be forested or open. The elevation of Kuppen varies widely within the Harz region.