Kleiner Feldberg
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Elevation826 m (2,710 ft)
Prominence670 m (2,200 ft)
| Kleiner Feldberg | |
|---|---|
 Kleiner Feldberg (left), as seen from Reifenberg castle (Weilsberg mountain on the right) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 826 m (2,710 ft) |
| Prominence | 670 m (2,200 ft) |
| Coordinates | 50°13′18″N 8°26′45″E / 50.22167°N 8.44583°E |
| Geography | |
  Kleiner Feldberg The location within Hesse | |
| Location | Hesse, Germany |
| Parent range | Taunus |
The Kleiner Feldberg is the second-highest mountain in the Taunus mountain range, located in Hesse, Germany. It has an elevation of 826 metres (2,710 ft). The Großer Feldberg is located in its immediate neighbourhood.
In 1913, a meteorological and geophysical observatory was built there by German meteorologist Franz Linke. In 1988 an astronomical observatory was built on the mountain's top.
Surroundings
The source of the Weil River and a small castle of the Limes Germanicus are located at its northern base.