Kellerskopf

Kellerskopf is a mountain summit in the Taunus range that rises to 474 meters above sea level, with several marked hiking trails winding through dense forest. The surrounding landscape displays typical features of a forested upland terrain with gentle slopes and natural woodland transitions.

Since the Middle Ages the mountain has served as a geographic landmark for travelers and merchants moving between Frankfurt and Wiesbaden. This historic function as a navigational marker was central to the trade networks that shaped the region.

The summit draws hikers and visitors who gather to enjoy the views and experience the local connection to the Taunus region. The mountain restaurant serves as a meeting place where people share meals and maintain regional traditions together.

The summit is accessible via several marked hiking trails starting from various points in the area such as Naurod-Erbsenacker, offering routes of different difficulty levels. Visitors should bring sturdy footwear and weather protection, as forest paths experience varying conditions depending on the season.

On clear days viewing structures at the peak offer simultaneous views of the Frankfurt skyline and the Rhine Plain. This rare perspective shows how close these contrasting landscape types actually lie to one another.

Location: Hesse

Elevation above the sea: 474 m

GPS coordinates: 50.13790,8.28310

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05