Anterior Taunus
The Anterior Taunus (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.
| Anterior Taunus Vordertaunus | |
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Overview map of the Taunus
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Rossert |
| Elevation | 516 m above NN |
| Dimensions | |
| Area | 218.90 km2 (84.52 sq mi) |
| Geography | |
| State | Hesse |
| Range coordinates | 50°09′53″N 8°23′57″E |
| Parent range | Taunus |
| Geology | |
| Orogeny | Hill range |
| Type of rock | Phyllite, greenschist and mica-gneisses |
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