Anterior Taunus

Anterior Taunus
Vordertaunus
Overview map of the Taunus
Highest point
PeakRossert
Elevation516 m above NN
Dimensions
Area218.90 km2 (84.52 sq mi)
Geography
StateHesse
Range coordinates50°09′53″N 8°23′57″E / 50.164790°N 8.399152°E / 50.164790; 8.399152
Parent rangeTaunus
Geology
OrogenyHill range
Type of rockPhyllite, greenschist and mica-gneisses

The Anterior Taunus (‹See Tfd›German: Vordertaunus or Vortaunus) is a natural region within the Hessian Central Upland range of the Taunus (major unit group 30) in Germany that lies south of the High Taunus (301). The region lies below the main ridge of the Taunus.

The Rossert hilltop Hainkopf on the right belongs to the Anterior Taunus, Atzelberg mountain on the left is part of the High Taunus