In the Taunus, a low mountain region north of Frankfurt, are two great climbing rocks, the Lorsbachwand, an old slate quarry, and the Eschbacher Klippen, as well the quarry Cratzenbach. I lived from 2000 to 2007 in the area, so you will find some photos and remarks of the little rocks and bolders.

Hauburgstein

Hauburgstein:

The little rock is located behind the road (B455) from Bad Homburg to Königstein. It is a natural monument, but there are some bolt and a lot of moss.


Hohler Stein:

Some rocks, made of quartz, near Oberseelbach. The rocks are approx. 6m highly. It is a natural monument.

Hohler Stein Hohler Stein

Zacken:

The rock is made of slate and is situated near the Weilberg. The rock is approx. 20m highly, there a some Schrofen (stone and grass) at the rock. At the top of the rock are some bolds and rings. You reach the top by a small path, it is a nice viewpoint.

Zacken Zacken

Beilstein:

The rock is made of slate and is approx. 10m highly. You reach the rock via a trail starting a the car park Rotes Kreuz. It is marked by a red kite and leads as well to the Zacken.

Beilstein Beilstein

Hohen-Stein:

The Hohen-Steinis located at the road between Wüstems and Oberems. The rock is made of quartz and is approx. 10m highly. A the top are two bolts.

Hohen-Stein Hohen-Stein