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Hesse

Hochtaunuskreis

Bad Homburg v.d. Höhe

View of Frankfurt skyline – Limes at Roßkopf and Roman Tower loop from Römischer Limes

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Germany

Hesse

Hochtaunuskreis

Bad Homburg v.d. Höhe

View of Frankfurt skyline – Limes at Roßkopf and Roman Tower loop from Römischer Limes

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View of Frankfurt skyline – Limes at Roßkopf and Roman Tower loop from Römischer Limes

02:18

7.85km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.07 km

View of Frankfurt skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's a shame how many trees are dead here. Nevertheless, this spot offers a great view toward Frankfurt.

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2.85 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.
gasthofherzberg.de

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4.08 km

Limes at Roßkopf and Roman Tower

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The Limes is omnipresent on the Taunus ridge; numerous information boards provide information about the border of the Roman Empire and the various excavation finds.

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4.31 km

Limes Experience Trail

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gladly taken variety, as a connection between Saalburg and Sandplacken.

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4.75 km

Kieshübel Limes Watchtower Ruins

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The stone foundations of the former Roman watchtower are still clearly visible here! It is one of the best-preserved sentries in the Taunus.
Further information:
kuladig.de/Object-View/KLD-284568

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5.70 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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7.28 km

Saalburg Roman Fort – Right Principal Gate (Porta Principalis Dextra)

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In Roman times, the Saalburg was a fort that served to monitor a Limes section in the Taunus. The Limes formed the border of the Roman Empire for about 150 …

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7.68 km

Saalburg Roman fort

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The Saalburg, a fort with a camp village on the border of the Roman Empire and the Germanic tribal areas in Roman times, was rebuilt around 1900 on the initiative …

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7.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.09 km

1.50 km

1.03 km

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

2.30 km

1.55 km

1.11 km

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Monday 22 June

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View of Frankfurt skyline – Limes at Roßkopf and Roman Tower loop from Römischer Limes

View of Frankfurt skyline

Herzberg Tower and Herzberg Inn

Limes at Roßkopf and Roman Tower

Limes Experience Trail

Kieshübel Limes Watchtower Ruins

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Saalburg Roman Fort – Right Principal Gate (Porta Principalis Dextra)

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