Bleibeskopf (480 m) – Jupiter Column near Saalburg loop from Römischer Limes

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Bleibeskopf (480 m) – Jupiter Column near Saalburg loop from Römischer Limes

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Bleibeskopf (480 m) – Jupiter Column near Saalburg loop from Römischer Limes

02:50

9.48km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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736 m

Limes Experience Trail

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Beautiful path along the former Limes.

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2.25 km

View of Neu-Anspach and Wehrheim

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A wide clearing allows a unique view of Wehrheim and Neu Anspach. It is located directly on the Limes Adventure Trail. There are seats on the leftover wooden stumps.

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3.68 km

Herzberg Tower and Herzberg Inn

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From the Herzberg tower you have a wonderful panoramic view. The Berggasthof Herzberg offers the perfect opportunity for a rest before the descent. Hot meals served all day.
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3.99 km

Bleibeskopf (480 m)

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Investigations on the ring wall of Bleibeskopf were carried out by Christian Ludwig Thomas in 1899, 1909 and 1910. The find situation allows for a uniform overall picture both typologically …

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5.37 km

Bleibeskopf Rock Formation and View of the Frankfurt Skyline

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Update July 2020: With the mysticism and idyll on the Bleibeskopf, it is now over after the massive deforestation 😖 After all, it did not damage the great view here ...

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7.83 km

View of Frankfurt

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A great view of Frankfurt and the Vordertaunus

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9.18 km

Jupiter Column near Saalburg

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Not far south of the Saalburg is a replica of a Jupiter column found in Mainz in 1904/05. The replica was made by the Mainz sculptor Eduard Schmahl and completed …

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9.48 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

3.09 km

819 m

205 m

119 m

Surfaces

5.60 km

2.64 km

769 m

290 m

189 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

11°C

7°C

81 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

October 20, 2024,Mystische Taunustour

Start at the Roman castle in Oberhain, along the Limes adventure trail up to the Herzberg tower. Short coffee ☕️ break before heading back to the Saalburg. Due to the wet weather, the forest is full of mushrooms 🍄 Since there is no "wide view" today, our eyes 👀 are focused on the forest floor.

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March 17, 2024,Saalburg - Herzbergturm

Today just a short walk to get some fresh air. From the Saalburg uphill along the Limes to the Herzbergturm, we had a quick drink there and then continued walking. I'm looking forward to spring because the forests look so bad. Currently out.. ☹️. At least when everything gets a little greener... in my opinion it's pretty bad. Maybe in …

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