Best trails near Limes
4.2(98 reviews)
Want to check out Limes 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. Explore Limes from one of 3 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 21 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Limes are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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....
- 4.1 (6)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This hike leads from Koeppern around the Saalburg quartzite plant and over the Graueberg to the Lochmuehle amusement park. The waymark for this loop is black antlers on a white background. Highlights of the route: - Quartzite work in Saalburg - Graueberg - Lochmuehle amusement park - Koeppen Valley
- 4.5 (8)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. If you want to follow in the footsteps of the ancient Romans, this route in the Taunus is the right place for you. Even today you can admire the sites of old Limes watchtowers and well-preserved military installations such as the Roman Limes fort at Kapersburg. Highlights of the hike: - Castle Kapersburg - FFH area Eckkopf near Obermoerlen - Limes watchtower at the Gaulskopf - Old Kaisergrube - Small fort in the Ockstadt Forest -...
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This loop trail a few kilometers west of Bad Nauheim invites you to take a deep breath and relax in the middle of a quiet forest. Directly at the starting point you have the opportunity to stop for refreshments between Thursday and Sunday. Highlights of the hike: - quiet forest - natural paths - Forsthaus Winterstein (days off: Monday to Wednesday)
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·25.6 mi·Est. 10–11 hrThe bike tour begins in Wehrheimer Mitte (town hall / tourist information), which can be reached from the train station via Bahnhofstrasse. The tour leads over Usinger Straße and Kappengraben to Kreuzsteinweg. You turn right, past the "Schönen Platz", onto the Schlinkweg. At the ammunition depot turn left onto the Wehrheimer Bahn. At the forester's house turn right, you then pass the Winterstein inn and finally go downhill to the A 5. Cross them in the direction of Bad Nauheimer Wald. The...
- 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...
- 4.6 (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...
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, 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 20.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,660 ft.
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 34.3 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Limes?
Limes: With an ascent of 4,032 ft, 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 2,844 ft 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)
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