Hofheim am Taunus, District capital in Main-Taunus-Kreis, Germany.
Hofheim am Taunus is a town in Main-Taunus-Kreis and spreads across six districts at the base of the Taunus range. The settlement is shaped by forests that cover substantial portions of the municipal area.
The first recorded mention dates to 1254 as Hoveheim, growing from a Frankish settlement. It became the administrative center of Main-Taunus-Kreis in 1980.
The town center serves as a gathering place where markets and local festivals reflect how residents connect with their surroundings. These events and regular meetings at the central square shape the everyday rhythm of community life.
The town sits about 20 kilometers from Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, and Mainz and is reached via the A66 motorway. Two S-Bahn stations connect it to neighboring cities.
The elevation changes noticeably across the territory, ranging from 121 meters in the Lorsbachtal valley to 410 meters at Judenkopf peak in Langenhain. These differences create distinct environments and landscapes within a compact area.
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