Geologically the clearest division is also between east and west. Large areas of the eastern Black Forest, the lowest layer of the South German Scarplands composed of Bunter Sandstone, are covered by seemingly endless coniferous forest with their island clearings. The exposed basement in the west, predominantly made up of metamorphic rocks and granites, was, despite its rugged topography, easier to settle and appears much more open and inviting today with its varied meadow valleys.
Geologically the clearest division is also between east and west Large areas of the eastern Black Forest the lowest layer of the South German Scarplands composed of Bunter Sandstone are covered by seemingly endless coniferous forest with their island clearings The exposed basement in the west predominantly made up of metamorphic rocks and granites was despite its rugged topography easier to settle and appears much more open and inviting today with its varied meadow valleys