Arlberg

Translated from the German-language entry :de:Arlberg.

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The Arlberg is a mountain range or massif between Vorarlberg and Tyrol in Austria.

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The highest peak is the "Valluga" at 9216 feet. The name Arlberg derives from the tradition of the "Arlenburg," who are said to have once established themselves on the Tirolean side of the Arlberg passes (5,883 ft asl). Another story derives the name from the "Arlenbushes" that are very numerous here. There is no mountain with the name "Arlberg." Popular places and famous ski resorts at the Arlberg are Lech, Z?rs, Stuben, St. Christoph und St. Anton.

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Massif: In geology, a massif is a section of the Earth's crust that is demarcated by faults or flexures. In the movement of the crust, a massif tends to retain its internal structure while being displaced as a whole. The term is also used to refer to a group of mountains formed by such a structure. The mass...

Vorarlberg: Vorarlberg is the westernmost federal state of Austria. Though it is the second smallest in terms of area (Vienna is the smallest), it borders three countries:...

Tyrol: This article is about the Tyrol, the region in the eastern Alps. For other meanings, see Tyrol (disambiguation)....