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Usingen, Medieval town in Hochtaunuskreis, Germany

Usingen sits at 269 meters elevation on the Usa River in the northeastern Taunus mountains, 30 kilometers north of Frankfurt am Main.

The first written mention of Usingen appears in the Codex Eberhardi between 754 and 802, marking its origins as a Frankish fortified settlement.

The Evangelische Laurentiuskirche functions as a central venue for concerts and gatherings while preserving religious heritage through regular services.

The town maintains direct transport connections to Frankfurt through public transit systems and features essential services including a district court and hospital.

The Eschbacher Klippen near Usingen presents natural quartz cliffs that serve as climbing locations in the Taunus region.

Location: Hochtaunuskreis

Elevation above the sea: 269 m

Website: https://usingen.de

GPS coordinates: 50.33403,8.53722

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10

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