Simmelsberg, Mountain summit in Hesse, Germany

Simmelsberg is a mountain in the Rhön region of Hesse that rises to approximately 843 meters. The terrain features a network of clearly marked hiking trails that offer different routes for various skill levels.

The sources record no Celtic settlement on the Simmelsberg. The mountain lies in the Hohe Rhön nature area, and the B279 road crosses the 715 m Schwedenschanze pass on its western side, a name recalling historic fortifications. The Hohe Rhön landscape protection area was designated in 1997.

The Frankfurter Hütte on the eastern slope is an unstaffed self-catering shelter run by the Frankfurter Rhönclub, so visitors bring and cook their own food. The club's name recalls Frankfurt, the city of its members. The hut also serves the winter sports area on that slope.

The mountain is accessible via well-marked trails starting from Gersfeld. The best time for hiking is between May and September when the weather is generally mild and stable.

The shortest climbs start at the Schwedenschanze pass, where the B279 crosses at 715 m, or at the Dammelhof; both take about 40 minutes and meet on a saddle at roughly 780 m before turning up the southeast ridge. The Frankfurter Hütte on the east slope is a self-catering shelter with no food service, run by the Frankfurter Rhönclub.