Herzberg (Taunus)
The Herzberg seen from Oberursel
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The Herzberg in the Taunus ( 591.4 m above sea level. NN ) is located a popular destination, 7 km north-west from the city center of Bad Homburg. On the hill itself is an observation tower built in 1932 and the " mountain inn Herzberg ". The Herzberg is seen orographic not a summit, but the southeast shoulder of the Roßkopfs (632 m), which can be reached without significant loss of height near a hiking trail.
The Herzberg is on hiking trails and an access road, which is closed on weekends, however, for motor vehicles, developed. Parking is available for the Saalburg.
The name of the mountain comes from deer. From originally Hirschberg was Hirzberg the current name Herzberg.
Observation tower
On the top of Homburger house the mountain is the so-called Herzberg tower. It offers the view of the River Main, the Wetterau and the Taunus to the Feldberg.
Early as 1875 was founded on the summit of Heart Mountain Bad Homburg Taunus Frankfurt branch of the club to realize with the aim of on the top of the mountain heart a viewing platform. However, the plan had lack of funds initially unsuccessful. As a substitute measure a 18 m high wooden scaffold was created in 1878. Under the aegis of the bathroom Homburgers Georg Schmidt, an independent Homburg Taunus Club was founded in 1885. The aim of the club was the erection of a stone observation tower, which should also offer wind and weather resistance. 1891 started the planning. But only in 1910 had the necessary financial resources of 25,000 gold marks ( in today's purchasing power 136 237 euros ) for the realization together one.
On April 12, 1910 signed Kaiser Wilhelm II personally the design for the construction of Herzberg tower with an " Approved ". This could begin the construction of the tower. Previously the emperor had rejected another design for the new building, on the grounds. " There is no reference to the neighboring Saalburg and the Limes" So designed Baurat Louis Jacobi (1836-1910), after the reconstruction of the fort castle hall (1898 -1907 ), the still existing Herzberg tower which was modeled after a Roman watchtower.
About three months after the imperial launch was laid on 20 July 1910, the foundation stone. To build Taunus quartzite boulders were used for the wooden roof-mounted oak from the Taunus. 110 steps lead to an inner staircase to the closed observation deck. The inauguration of the 24.50 m high tower was celebrated on July 30, 1911, since 1932 there is also a restaurant on the Herzberg.
The tower was owned by the Taunus Club Bad Homburg and went to 2000 in the possession of the city of Bad Homburg. From 2005 worked on a plan for the comprehensive historic preservation restoration and the tower closed due to the danger of collapse. In July 2006, the urgency of remediation was known, so that the part of the city immediately for the rehabilitation has been provided. Work finally began in early summer 2007.
Since 8 December 2008, the tower against 50 cents admission, which benefits the host of mountain accommodation, again accessible to everyone. The renovation has cost a total of 1.25 million euros. Longer than originally planned The work took account of the necessary expenses, which only became apparent during the work. Instead of a revision of these joints were partially replaced. The quartzite stones were cleaned or replaced by 20 cubic meters from the new works in Köpperner valley. The vaulted ceilings were replaced by reinforced concrete, the window frames are now made of steel and new oak. In addition to the renewal of these floors were laid in the interiors with parquet.
Herzberg tower from the west
Herzberg tower from the northeast
Entry into the Herzberg tower