Wintersteinturm

Today's observation tower is already the third at this point and was built in 2005. You have a great view of Frankfurt, up to the Staudinger power plant in Groß-Auheim, large parts of the Wetterau and over to the Hausbergturm over Hochweisel. There are benches on the upper platform, but you can also have a picnic on the rocks in front of the tower. About 50 meters further there are two more benches with a table.

In addition to the beautiful view and the rest areas, there is another station on the Wildkatzen-Weg.

Partly very beautiful ascent from Bad Nauheim. Unfortunately, too much road right at the beginning. But it's worth it! The last piece through the forest to the tower requires a lot. It is quite steep. A beautiful rock, in which the tower is anchored, gives rise to climbing. Upstairs you have a great view over the countryside. You can even see the Frankfurt skyline very well! Since new paths for mountain bikers were created up there, which also use the hikers, mutual consideration is required!

Very nice view over the Wetterau.

Steep path there, but great views! Think of food to make a little break upstairs 😁

Great view even to the skyline of Frankfurt am Main. That was definitely worth the climb.

This tower is always a worthwhile destination with a wonderful view. When the weather is clear, you also have a beautiful view of Mainhatten (Frankfurt a.M.).
Below the tower there is also a beautifully situated rest area and a very interesting rock formation.

A unique view from up there. The terrace is ideal for a picnic, definitely take food 😀

As early as 1888, a small wooden observation tower was built on the Winterstein by the Taunus Club Wetterau. Around 1920, the Hessian State Spa built a new wooden tower, which was increased by one floor in 1960. In 2004 it was demolished due to dilapidation. Through a citizens' initiative from Ober-Mörler, Bad Nauheimer and Friedberg citizens as well as various donations from companies, institutions etc., it was then possible to build a new, higher five-storey wooden tower (17.65 m) made entirely of Douglas fir wood with two viewing platforms - called Winterstein. The topping-out ceremony took place on May 1, 2005 and the inauguration of the tower on July 3, 2005.

Its lower viewing platform at a height of 13.9 m can be reached via 4 concrete and 71 metal steps, the upper platform at a height of 16.73 m after a further 14 metal steps. The square upper platform has an edge length of 6.7 m and is surrounded by a 1.15 m high metal parapet. From there the view falls from a height of 498.41 m to the northwest to the Westerwald, to the north to the Gladenbacher Bergland, to the east to the Wetterau and, beyond it, to the Vogelsberg, to the southeast to the Spessart and to the south to Frankfurt am Main and beyond away, to the Odenwald. With very good visibility, it extends in the north to the Rothaargebirge, in the north-northeast to the Kellerwald, in the north-east to the Knüllgebirge, in the east to the Rhön and in the south to the Black Forest, 150 km away.

In good weather you can see over the Taunus ridge into the Rhine Main area. In the other direction over the Wetterau there is also moderate visibility.

Great view over Wetterau and direction Frankfurt

Below the observation tower with the universally praised distant view, there are a number of very beautiful rocks!
Dog cannot go up because of the way the steps are made, risk of injury to the claws!

The view from the platform is simply spectacular, especially in good weather. But the way up is worth it in any case.
Unfortunately, the steps are not suitable for dogs.

A nice hike that has lasted until dark. If you have climbed the approximately 74 steps to Winterstein tower, you can enjoy the great view. But the experience should have been done before. 😊

Great view over the Taunus. Was a worthwhile hike there. On the edge was still to see the skyline of Frankfurt am Main. 😀

A worthwhile hike with good views up to the skyline of Frankfurt am Main. At the detour for the Kuhkopf hut you can sign up for the hut book.

Great all-round view from up here. 😀

On the winter stone stands the lookout tower that has given the entire area its common name. From here we really have a view of half of the Wetterau, it is literally at our feet!

Fallls with a dog on the way can not be taken on the platform

Great view of the Frankfurt skyline.

A very nice circuit in the forest around Winterstein. In addition to the observation tower worth a visit to the forester's house near the parking lot. There is delicious food in a rustic atmosphere and a very friendly service.

If you walk down the stairs at the Winterstein Tower, you can't miss the Moai. Nice photo motif. 😀

Great distant view from up here in good weather. That is worth the climb. :-)

Very beautiful rock formation directly at the Winterstein Tower, also worth a visit.

Great view of the Wetterau and beautifully built with old, thick Douglas fir trunks.