Altkönig, Mountain summit in Taunus range, Hesse, Germany.
Description
Altkönig is a mountain summit in the Taunus range, reaching 798 meters and ranking among the region's highest peaks. Dense forests cover the slopes, crisscrossed by numerous trails that lead to the top.
History
Celtic settlers built two circular ramparts around 400 BC on the mountain, which have survived to this day. These fortifications show how strategically important the location was in ancient times.
Culture
The mountain's name echoes its ancient Celtic past and remains woven into local identity today. Hikers encounter this heritage directly on the trail, where the old ramparts shape the landscape they pass through.
Practical
Marked hiking trails connect the mountain to nearby towns Kronberg and Königstein, where ascent routes begin. Parking areas at several trailheads offer flexible starting points for visitors.
Did you know?
A memorial stone marks the location of a plane crash from January 1971 that claimed six lives. Most hikers visiting the summit are unaware of this site, though it remains important to local residents.
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