| Ith | |
|---|---|
 Overview map: The Ith and Hils in the centre
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Lauensteiner Kopf |
| Elevation | 439 m (1,440 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 22 km (14 mi) |
| Geography | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Lower Saxony |
| Range coordinates | 52°03′00″N 9°34′00″E / 52.05°N 9.56667°E |
| Parent range | Leine Uplands |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Upper Jurassic |
| Type of rock | Limestone |
The Ith (German: [iːt] ) is a ridge in Germany's Central Uplands which is up to 439 m high.[1] It lies about 40 km southwest of Hanover and, at 22 kilometres, is the longest line of crags in North Germany.