Großer Feldberg Mountain
Highest Taunus mountain, popular hiking and viewpoint
The highest point of the Taunus, Großer Feldberg welcomes day hikers, mountain bikers and winter sledders. Trails, an observation tower and nearby cafés make it a common excursion from Frankfurt.
Großer Feldberg at a Glance#
How to Get to Großer Feldberg#
From Frankfurt, drive or take regional trains to Königstein or Usingen and then local buses toward Oberreifenberg. A short hike or the chairlift from Oberreifenberg gains the summit area in about 20-40 minutes.
Tips for Visiting Großer Feldberg#
- Take the chairlift from Oberreifenberg to save 250 m of ascent and reach the Feldberg-Turm for panoramic views.
- Walk the short trail to the Feldberg summit early in the morning to sample the subalpine heath before the crowds from Frankfurt arrive on weekends.
- Visit the Hessen State Exhibition (if held at the Feldberghaus) or the small nature center for unexpected local geology exhibits.
Best Time to Visit Großer Feldberg#
Accessible year-round: summer is best for hiking and views; winter serves local snow activities but can be crowded on good snow days.
Weather & Climate near Großer Feldberg#
Großer Feldberg's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1205 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -3° - 1° | -7° | 116 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 1° | -6° | 89 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 5° | -3° | 105 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 9° | 2° | 82 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 6° - 14° | 8° | 93 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 9° - 16° | 13° | 96 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 11° - 19° | 15° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 11° - 19° | 15° | 79 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 14° | 11° | 92 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 5° - 9° | 4° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 0° - 4° | -3° | 112 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 2° | -6° | 131 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
