After about 100 steps, you have climbed the viewing platform and enjoy from here a great view of Hunsrück, Taunus and the Middle Rhine Valley. Since the tower has a roof, you can endure it here even in the rain.
Since 1893, a steel observation tower has stood on the Hochsteinchen. From the uppermost platform your gaze wanders over the Hunsrück, the Middle Rhine Valley and even into the Taunus …
The Franzosenkopf (about 618 HM), is located in the middle of the Binger forest near Niederheimbach. In the vicinity there are many, beautiful trails. Have fun and ride save!