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Germany L3004 • L3024 Difficulty: 7/10

Grosser Feldberg & Hochtaunus Twisties (L3004 / L3024)

The classic, historic motorcycling hillclimb of Central Germany, ascending through dense beech and pine forests of the Taunus Nature Park to the summit of the Großer Feldberg (881m / 2,884 ft). Known for the historic Kanonenstraße (Cannon Road) and the famous Applauskurve hairpin bend. Toll-free public road. Open year-round (winter snow/ice possible). Notice: some minor side roads have seasonal weekend motorcycle bans, but the primary L3004/L3024 artery remains open to two-wheeled tourers.

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Distance
Distance
22 mi
35 km total run
Turns
Turns
125
5.7 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
2,884 ft
881m Grosser Feldberg Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 7/10
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Start: Oberursel / Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany End: Schmitten / Königstein im Taunus, Hesse, Germany
Elevation Profile 620 – 2,884 ft
SUMMIT 2,884 FT
881m Grosser Feldberg Summit
Apex Density Index 5.7 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Hostettler Moto AG Zurich ~195 mi
Volketswil, Switzerland • +41 44 947 50 00
Metropolitan Alpine Base | Same-Day Service | Factory Diagnostics | Touring Gear & Luggage Repair
Brands: Yamaha, Ducati, BMW Motorrad, Triumph
Moto Mader Oberentfelden ~198 mi
Oberentfelden, Switzerland • +41 62 737 85 85
Switzerland Premier Moto Megastore | Factory Master Technicians | Giant Tire Staging | Dyno Tuning
Brands: BMW Motorrad, Yamaha, KTM, Indian, Kawasaki
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Jordan Pond House ~3463 mi
Bar Harbor, ME

A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.

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Start Point Oberursel / Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany 50.2039, 8.5778
Summit / High Point 881m Grosser Feldberg Summit 2,884 FT Summit
End Destination Schmitten / Königstein im Taunus, Hesse, Germany 50.1833, 8.4667
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Grosser Feldberg & Hochtaunus Twisties (L3004 / L3024)?

Grosser Feldberg & Hochtaunus Twisties (L3004 / L3024) spans 22 miles and packs approximately 125 curves (5.7 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 620 ft - 2,884 ft (881m Grosser Feldberg Summit) and technical rating 7/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Oberursel / Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany (Latitude 50.2039, Longitude 8.5778) and finishes at Schmitten / Königstein im Taunus, Hesse, Germany (Latitude 50.1833, Longitude 8.4667).

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