Saalburg Roman fort – Herzbergturm loop from Römischer Limes

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Saalburg Roman fort – Herzbergturm loop from Römischer Limes

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Saalburg Roman fort – Herzbergturm loop from Römischer Limes

03:16

11.5km

260m

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.33 km

Saalburg Roman fort

Highlight • Historical Site

My recommendation: Don't just cycle past the former Roman fort, but also visit the worthwhile Saalburg Museum 👌😎
saalburgmuseum.de

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2.55 km

Roman building foundations at Saalburg

Highlight • Historical Site

Outside the fort there was probably once an outbuilding or residential building.

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4.47 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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6.12 km

Fastest connection from the Limes adventure trail to the Herzberg tower. The way is known to be the goal and it's not a nice one here. It's just a classic, wide forest path with no view or resting places. It is a pure marching route.

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6.41 km

Herzbergturm

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Herzberg Tower is a popular destination for cyclists and hikers. Comparable to the neighboring Saalburg, the tower owes itself to the interest of Kaiser Wilhelm II, who was enthusiastic about antiquity: he encouraged the Taunus Club to build a lookout tower there. In order to appreciate the proximity of the Limes and the Roman fort, the shape of the tower was modeled on a Roman Limes watchtower.

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6.47 km

Herzberg Tower and Herzberg Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8.04 km

View of Neu-Anspach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice view

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9.99 km

Limes Rampart in the Taunus

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The "Saalburgschneise" crosses the Upper German-Raetian Limes (world cultural heritage). Especially now in winter, the course of the Limes is particularly easy to see in the area!

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.92 km

1.51 km

883 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.27 km

3.68 km

2.37 km

835 m

175 m

116 m

Elevation

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Comments

January 7, 2022,Römerkastell Saalburg – Herzberg Runde von Obernhain

The tour begins on a wide driveway, in winter with beautiful snow there are also a few tobogganists, in summer this ascent route may not be quite so beautiful, you may be looking for an alternative with paths or small paths, then descent on small paths and paths. Overall, a very nice tour!

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March 16, 2025,Taunus: Saalburg Herzbergrunde kurz

A short hike from Saalburg to Herzberg with my child and dog.

Next time, I wouldn't take the paved road for the return trip.

The chocolate cake at the Berggasthof Herzberg was amazing, as always 😊❤️

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