Best trails near Limes
4.2(98 reviews)
Limes: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 24 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Limes: Explore this area from one of 3 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Limes: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 21 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Limes are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (7)·Hard·33.5 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrPopular quality hiking trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The Hochtaunus Limes adventure trail follows the course of the Limes hiking trail and the Limes cycle path and runs from Glashütten to Ober-Mörlen. It runs along the Limes adventure trail through the Hochtaunus region. Along the way, the route will pass the Saalburg, which is the only reconstructed Roman fort on the Limes. There are also several other watchtowers and small forts and, of course, the Limes itself along the way....
- 4.1 (6)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This hike leads from Köppern around the Saalburg quartzite works and over the Graueberg to the Lochmühle leisure park. The hiking sign for this loop is a black antler on a white background. Highlights of the route: - Saalburg quartzite works - Graueberg - Lochmühle leisure park - Köppen Valley
- 4.5 (8)·Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. If you want to follow in the footsteps of the ancient Romans, this circular trail in the Taunus is just the thing for you. You can still admire the sites of old Limes watchtowers and well-preserved military facilities such as the Roman Limes fort Kapersburg. Highlights of the hike: - Kapersburg fort - Eckkopf FFH area near Obermörlen - Limes watchtower at Gaulskopf - Old imperial pit - Ockstädter Wald small fort - Refreshment...
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·6.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This circular trail a few kilometres west of Bad Nauheim invites you to take a deep breath and relax in the middle of a quiet wooded area. You can stop for a bite to eat right at the starting point between Thursday and Sunday. Highlights of the hike: - quiet forest - natural paths - Forsthaus Winterstein (rest days: Mondays to Wednesdays)
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·41.2 km·Est. 10–11 hrThe cycle tour starts in the centre of Wehrheim (town hall/tourist information office), which can be reached from the train station via Bahnhofstraße. The tour leads along Usinger Straße and Kappengraben to Kreuzsteinweg. Turn right past "Schönen Platz" onto Schlinkweg. At the ammunition depot, turn left onto the Wehrheim railway. Turn right at the forester's lodge, pass the Gasthaus Winterstein inn and ride downhill to the A5 motorway. Cross under the motorway in the direction of Bad...
- 3.4 (4)·Moderate·28.6 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrThe tour starts in the centre of Wehrheim (town hall/tourist information office), which can be reached from the train station via Bahnhofstraße. The road "Am Wallgraben" leads to the fairground. From here, Wiesenaustraße leads to the Taunusbahn railway line. Now turn left onto Köppernerstraße until you reach Lochmühle. After the railway crossing, follow the cycle path signs and cycle through the road subway into the forest to Lochmühlenweg. Follow the signs for Friedrichsdorf/Dillingen. The...
- 4.6 (9)·Easy·12.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrThe tour starts in the centre of Wehrheim (town hall/tourist information office), which can be reached from the railway station via Bahnhofstraße. Via the railway station you reach the cycle path towards Obernhain. Cycle through the centre of Obernhain along the rebuilt road in the direction of Saalburg. At the fort, you cross a bridge into the Limes forest. A paved descent leads to the Lochmühle/ Saalburg railway station. Here you can extend this tour with the Limes route or return to...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Limes?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Limes. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Limes?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Limes is Limes Experience Path Hochtaunus, which has a 4.5 star rating from 7 reviews. This trail is 33.5 km long with an elevation gain of 811 m.
What is the longest trail near Limes?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Limes is 22. RC EDELWEISS Country Touren Fahrt 2022 - 56km. This trail is estimated to be 55.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Limes?
Limes: With an ascent of 1,229 m, 22. RC EDELWEISS Country Touren Fahrt 2022 - 56km has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rosentour with 867 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Limes?
The most popular and difficult trail near Limes is Limes Experience Path Hochtaunus with a 4.5-star rating from 7 reviews.
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- Ehem. Kraftfahrzeughalle (FHQ Adlerhorst)
- Gutshof (FHQ Adlerhorst)
- Luftschutzbunker (FHQ Adlerhorst)
- Bunkerhaus VII (ehem. FHQ Adlerhorst)
- Wachhaus (FHQ Adlerhorst)
- Winterstein
- Gaulskopf
- Wintersteinturm
- The Roman outpost at Kaisergrube
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- Römerturm am Gaulskopf
- Schloss Ziegenberg
- Ziegenberger Herrenmühle
- Usa
- Mühlgraben
- Nixenteich
- Lagerhalle
- Limes-Wachturm, Römerturm
- Hügelgrab