Best trails near Römischer Limes
4.2(104 reviews)
Want to check out Römischer Limes from the trail? Good news: 12 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 11 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Römischer Limes are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (37)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrRelaxed loop in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This hike starts at the car park right next to Saalburg Fort. It goes up the Herzberg with its viewing tower. The way back leads along the Limes adventure trail, where all kinds of things about the imposing Roman border fortifications can be learned, which are particularly well preserved here in the Taunus. After the hike, it is of course worth visiting the fort. Guided tours can be booked here and there are refreshment stops on the...
- 4.7 (20)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This beautiful hike starts at the Saalburg car park. Before or after the hike, a visit to the museum in the reconstructed Roman fort (admission charge applies) is definitely worth the time! At the weekend, activities such as archery and bread baking take place around the Saalburg. Particularly beautiful views of the Spessart and the Frankfurt skyline can be enjoyed from the Herzberg tower. The Limes with the small fort of Heidenstock is also...
- 4.3 (14)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly educational trail between nature and history in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The Taunus nature trail is a short loop that is ideal for a family trip. It begins at the Saalburg, the only completely reconstructed Roman fort in the Limes UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's worth paying an entrance fee here and taking a look at the complex at your leisure! From here the loop then leads to the Hessenpark open-air museum. There is a lot of information here about the time long before...
- 4.5 (7)·Hard·20.8 mi·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....
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This route starts at the Saalburg Roman fort, which is worth a visit on its own. Overall, this is a very leisurely hike, the inclines on the elevation profile often look worse than they are in reality. In addition to many interesting relics from Roman times, there are also some nice places to stop for a break for hikers. Highlights of the hike: - Saalburg Roman fort - Herzberg Tower - NSG Marmorstein - Limes - rock formations
- 4.6 (9)·Easy·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThe tour begins in Wehrheimer Mitte (town hall / tourist information), which can be reached from the train station via Bahnhofstrasse. Via the train station you get to the cycle path towards Obernhain. Drive through the center of Obernhain on the dismantled road in the direction of Saalburg. A bridge at the fort leads to the Limes Forest. A paved run leads to the Lochmühle / Saalburg train station. Here you can extend this tour with the Limes route or return to Wehrheim. Catering options in...
- 3.4 (4)·Moderate·17.8 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrThe tour starts at the Wehrheimer Mitte (town hall/tourist information office), which can be reached from the train station via Bahnhofstraße. On the street "Am Wallgraben" you reach the fairground. From here, Wiesenaustraße leads to the Taunusbahn line. Now turn left onto Köppernerstraße until you reach Lochmühle. After the level crossing, follow the cycle path signs and cycle through the road underpass into the forest to Lochmühlenweg. Follow the signs for Friedrichsdorf/Dillingen. The path...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·38.7 mi·Est. 18.5–20.5 hrDemanding mountain bike tour in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. Beautiful, 60 km long MTB loop from Hohemark (Oberursel) via the Saalburg castle, the Hessenpark and in the direction of the Pferdekopf (Treisberg). You continue to Fuchstanz via Finsternthal, Kittelhuette and Oberreifenberg Castle. Highlights of the tour: - Oberreifenberg Castle - Fuchstanz excursion restaurant - Altkoenig nature reserve - Finsternthal
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·22.3 mi·Est. 10–11 hrA scenic bike tour in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. During the first half of this MTB or bicycle tour you gain a few meters in altitude. Once the summit of the Großer Feldberg is reached, there are some longer downhill sections. Great views over the Taunus accompany you almost all the time. Highlights of the tour: - Wehrheim - Schmitten - Summit of the Großer Feldberg - beautiful views over the Taunus
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Römischer Limes?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Römischer Limes. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Römischer Limes?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Römischer Limes is Kastell Saalburg - Herzberg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 37 reviews. This trail is 4.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 905 ft.
What is the longest trail near Römischer Limes?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Römischer Limes is MTB tour from Hessenpark to Finsternthal. This trail is estimated to be 38.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Römischer Limes?
Römischer Limes: With an ascent of 7,070 ft, MTB tour from Hessenpark to Finsternthal has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Bad Homburg - Langhhals - Hohemark with 4,904 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Römischer Limes?
The most popular and difficult trail near Römischer Limes is Limes Experience Path Hochtaunus with a 4.5-star rating from 7 reviews.