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Großer Feldberg
The Großer Feldberg, rising to 881 meters, is the highest peak in the Taunus Mountains and the entire Rhenish Massif. Located in the state of Hesse near the Frankfurt Rhine-Main metropolitan area, it is a key recreational destination for residents of the region. The mountain is easily recognizable from afar by its prominent telecommunications tower and the observation tower, which was inaugurated in 1902 in the presence of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Historically, the area surrounding the Großer Feldberg is significant as the Roman Limes once ran nearby, and the restored Saalburg Roman fort can be visited in the vicinity. In winter, the mountain has opportunities for sledding and cross-country skiing, while in summer, it serves as a starting point for numerous hikes through the Taunus Nature Park. A well-maintained road provides easy access to the summit plateau, which also features a falconry center.
- Location: Hesse, Germany
- Top sights: Kleiner Feldberg · Weilquelle · Kastell Kleiner Feldberg
- Nearby: Königstein im Taunus (4 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 57 | 46 | 47 | 41 | 71 | 59 | 66 | 65 | 46 | 54 | 56 | 64 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- The observation tower on the summit stands 40 meters tall.
- Hessische Rundfunk operates a high-power broadcasting station on the Großer Feldberg.
- The plateau was inhabited as far back as the Hallstatt period.
- The summit features the Feldberghaus, a historic mountain restaurant.
- On clear days, the view from the summit extends to the Odenwald and Palatinate Forest.
- The mountain is located within the municipality of Schmitten im Taunus.
Explore nearby
Notable places around
Route planner — Car & Motorhome
Where do you start? We build the route here, with stops and country notes along the way.
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Sights in the town Großer Feldberg (10)
Römisches Bad
The Roman bath at Feldberg is an archaeological site.
Limes-Turm WP 3/45*
Limes-Turm WP 3/45* is a reconstructed Roman watchtower on the Limes.
Limes
The Limes is the Roman frontier wall that runs near Feldberg.
Falkenhof Großer Feldberg
Falkenhof Großer Feldberg is a falconry and bird of prey station.
Großer Feldberg
Großer Feldberg, at 880 m, is the highest mountain in the Taunus.
Feldberg/Taunus transmitter🗼 tower
Feldberg/Taunus transmitter is a tower for TV and directional radio services north of Frankfurt.
Sights nearby
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