Taunus Mountain Range

What makes this place unique

About

The Taunus Range in southwestern Hessen is a forested mountain area that formerly hosted the ancient Roman Limes border in Deutschland.

Terrain, waters and landscape

Terrain

The Taunus range is famous for dense woodlands and mineral springs located in Hessen. Its peak, Großer Feldberg, grants panoramic vistas spanning all the way to the Frankfurt skyline in Deutschland.

Ancient Roman frontier forts dot the ridges, turning hikes into historic discoveries. View the topography layout on the Harita window.

Practical notes before you go

Visit

Type: Mountain
Tip: Check weather and trail conditions before visiting high terrain.

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Mountain

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Mountain

Wasserkuppe Mountain

As the highest peak in Hessen , the Wasserkuppe is globally renowned as the birthplace of gliding in Deutschland .

Plain

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Plain

Kassel Basin Plain

The Kassel Basin is a fertile lowland plain in northern Hessen , surrounded by protective hills in Deutschland .

River

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River

Fulda River

The Fulda River is one of the most vital water resource landscapes in Hessen . It forms a key part of the natural geography of Deutschland .

River

Lahn River

Flowing from central to western Hessen , the Lahn River is a scenic waterway famous for canoeing and peaceful nature getaways in Deutschland .

Lakes

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Lakes

Edersee Lake

Located in northern Hessen , Lake Edersee is one of the largest reservoir lakes found in Deutschland .

Forest

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Forest

Kellerwald Forest

Situated in northern Hessen , the Kellerwald Forest boasts ancient beech trees protected as a world heritage site in Deutschland .

Forest

Odenwald Forest

Situated at the southern tip of Hessen , the Odenwald Forest features deep valleys and striking granite rock formations in Deutschland .