Limes observation tower – Fast descent in the Taunus forest loop from Schloßborn

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Limes observation tower – Fast descent in the Taunus forest loop from Schloßborn

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Limes observation tower – Fast descent in the Taunus forest loop from Schloßborn

02:04

23.1km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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3.10 km

Limes observation tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The new, 16-meter-high observation tower, made of steel and partially clad in robinia wood, is currently under construction. The viewing platform is located at a height of 12 meters. The tower's design is modeled after a Roman watchtower.

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Archaeological Site

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Historic Boundary Stone at the Limes (Mainz–Hessen-Nassau Border)

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Historic boundary stones along the Limes in Nassau-Hesse, often part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, mark not only the ancient Roman border, but also later historical border demarcations (e.g., …

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5.77 km

Glass Information Bench on the Waldglasweg (Forest Glass Trail)

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Here you will find a beautiful glass bench by Ines Nickchen, which is part of the Forest Glass Trail.

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7.15 km

Heilklima-Park Hochtaunus Information Board

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On the Glaskopf car park there is a shelter with an information board about the paths around the Glaskopf.

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10.3 km

Fast descent in the Taunus forest

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Very good and fast descent

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12.9 km

Brunhildis Rock (Großer Feldberg)

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The meeting point is on the summit plateau. A little away from the road, you can enjoy the wide view over the Hintertaunus from here. When the visibility is good, …

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15.5 km

Feldbergschneise

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Danger! I only recommend cycling up the Feldberg aisle to mountain bike veterans, as the incline is very exhausting with an average of 15% over several kilometers.

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