Hoherodskopf

The mountain with telecommunications tower in winter

The Hoherodskopf is 764 m above sea level. NN is the second highest peak in the Vogelsberg. It offers an impressive panoramic view to the Rhine -Main region and the Taunus. The mountain is located in the district of Breungeshain, a district of Schotten in the Vogelsberg district, and is only about 1 km southwest of the font, the highest elevation of the central mountain range. He can be reached by cars and buses. At the top there is a large parking lot.

Tourism

In the recreation area runs in winter with 1,200 m length of Hesse 's longest ski lift. On the east side there is a lighted trail ( diagonal and skating). For the other seasons are in operation: an alpine slide, a climbing forest, a canopy walkway and an adventure mini golf course. To the west of the summit sits the telecommunications tower Hoherodskopf. On the south side of the parking lot, the nature park's information center is located with seminar rooms, a permanent exhibition on the Vogelsberg volcano as well as a branch office of the Tourist Information Scots. Dining options at the summit area consists of several restaurants and a café. Also accommodation (including a youth hostel ) are present. 1,100 meters south-southwest of the summit is the airfield Hoherodskopf the Aviation Club Rüsselsheim. For children, a large playground has been created. Many hiking trails start from Hoherodskopf from.

Events

The Hoherodskopf is host to numerous annual recurring events, such as, inter alia, the Volcano Festival on May 1 and Hoherodskopf Mountain Gymnastics Festival in August.

Leisure bus

The Hoherodskopf is neutral point of recreational buses with bike. These drive the high Vogelsberg star configuration of major train stations. More information can be found on the side of the transport company Oberhessen.