Markberg, Mountain summit in Hesse, Germany

Markberg is a summit within the Spessart range rising to 516 meters, surrounded by dense forests and steep slopes on its sides. Multiple marked trails lead to the peak from different starting points throughout the area.

The forests surrounding this summit have supplied timber for centuries, shaping the economic growth of Hesse during industrial expansion. This resource extraction was central to the region's historical development.

The 111-kilometre Eselsweg long-distance trail crosses the Markberg; it was once a trade route used by pack donkeys and is now a hiking path through the Spessart. The hill lies in the Gutsbezirk Spessart between Bad Orb and Mernes, in the Orber Reisig part of the northern Spessart.

Several marked hiking routes with parking areas and rest spots serve as access points to the summit. Sturdy footwear and water are essential, especially for longer climbs along the steeper sections.

The 111-kilometre Eselsweg long-distance trail, once a trade route, runs over the Markberg; it is wooded and offers no view. About 2.7 km west lies the Kleine Markberg, a 364 m spur barely distinct as a separate elevation.