Marmorstein – Jupiter Column near Saalburg loop from Römischer Limes

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Hochtaunuskreis

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Marmorstein – Jupiter Column near Saalburg loop from Römischer Limes

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Marmorstein – Jupiter Column near Saalburg loop from Römischer Limes

05:31

19.1km

480m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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304 m

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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746 m

Limes Experience Trail

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Beautiful path along the former Limes.

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3.24 km

Limes Experience Trail

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

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3.48 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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11.9 km

Celtic Trail Wooden Posts (Taunus)

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Of course, nothing remains of the former Celtic settlement - but today there are plenty of information boards along the way.

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17.0 km

Marmorstein

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Contrary to what the name suggests, the marble stone is not made of marble but of Taunus quartzite. This rock can be seen on many break edges and cliffs in the Taunus.

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17.4 km

View of Frankfurt

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A great view of Frankfurt and the Vordertaunus

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18.8 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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19.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

3.72 km

312 m

150 m

110 m

Surfaces

9.40 km

8.23 km

655 m

588 m

220 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

8°C

13 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

November 1, 2024,Limes Erlebnisweg, Klingenkopf & Marmorstein / schöner RW ab Saalburg

Today a bit of Hochtaunus, with typical November weather. I think if there had been less fog, you would have had some great panoramic views.
My highlight today: the Forellengut Herzberger. Smokehouse open daily, so I also took home a smoked trout 🐟

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