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Hesse
Wetteraukreis
Bad Vilbel

Saalburg Roman fort – Bad Homburg city forest loop from Bad Vilbel

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Germany
Hesse
Wetteraukreis
Bad Vilbel

Saalburg Roman fort – Bad Homburg city forest loop from Bad Vilbel

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Saalburg Roman fort – Bad Homburg city forest loop from Bad Vilbel

02:16

38.3km

400m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2 m for 8 m

After 38.3 km for 47 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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4.54 km

Erlenbach

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The Erlenbach originates northeast of the Sandplacken in the Taunus and flows into the Nidda west of Bad Vilbel after about 30 kilometers. It owes its name to the alders …

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6.69 km

View of the Erlenbach

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Absolutely idyllic in hot temperatures, the stream provides cooling

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15.9 km

Beautiful view over the Kirdorfer Feld to the skylines of Bad Homburg and Frankfurt.

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18.4 km

Oberer Rotlaufweg

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Forest path parallel to the B456 from Bad Homburg to Saalburg
long but even slope

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19.6 km

Roman Burial House at Saalburg Pass

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Long before the foundation stone of the Roman fort in Saalburg was laid on October 11, 1900, this burial house was built in 1872 on Roman foundations and according to …

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20.1 km

Saalburg Roman fort

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

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20.3 km

Saalburg Bridge

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A bridge over the busy main road. Architecturally no specialty, but it fulfills its purpose.

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25.1 km

Bad Homburg city forest

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A very nice point to drive. It's worth it to have been here. :-)

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38.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

6.97 km

3.69 km

3.67 km

764 m

408 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

8.90 km

4.86 km

2.40 km

1.28 km

148 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Thursday 8 October

12°C

6°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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