Roman paths – Venus path near Limbach

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Roman paths – Venus path near Limbach

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Roman paths – Venus path near Limbach

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8.24km

80m

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On this eight-kilometer circular hike, you will delve deep into Roman history: along the way, you will discover dilapidated sentinels and old stone monuments. There is also a wonderful view, which the Romans probably once enjoyed. The starting point of the tour is at the hiking car park in Balsbach.

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by Baden-Württemberg

Last updated: June 3, 2024

Waypoints

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1.40 km

Heunenbuckel Watch Post (Limes Watch Post)

Highlight • Historical Site

At first glance, the moss-covered stones look a bit inconspicuous, but there is a piece of history hidden here. You can see the remains of the Heunenbuckel sentry. You can read more information about this on the information board.

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3.33 km

Relief of Victoria on the Balsbacher Weg

Highlight • Monument

Here is a replica of the goddess of victory, Victoria. You can see the original in the Wagenschwend Museum and learn more about Roman history. Right next to the relief …

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6.24 km

Jupiter bench with view of Kraichgau and Heilbronn Basin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Opportunity to sit – with a beautiful view.

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7.85 km

The Watch in the Odenwald

Highlight • Historical Site

The Venus Trail is an 8.5 km long circular trail near Limbach (districts of Balsbach and Wagenschwend). Geological, historical and scenic highlights alternate along the way.

Source and information: tg-odenwald.de/roemerpfade

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8.24 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.84 km

1.39 km

787 m

221 m

Surfaces

3.00 km

2.12 km

1.40 km

787 m

770 m

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

3°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

June 17, 2025,Römerpfade: Venuspfad Limbach

After a two-year break, we're continuing our Roman Trails in the Odenwald.
The detour to the "Heunebuckel" guard post is a no-brainer, as the remains are barely visible.
The last two pictures show the museum in Wagenschwend, which is well worth a visit, and its opening hours. It contains many original finds from the Limes region.

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August 5, 2022,Venuspfad

Starting from the Balsbach hiking car park, always follow the "R" marking. Right at the beginning of the comfort tour, a short detour to the former Roman sentry post at the Heunebuckel can be made.

After the detour to the Heunebuckel, follow the signposts towards Balsbach. The next highlight of the route is the stone monument of Victoria, which has …

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May 28, 2023,Auf Römerpfaden - Der Venuspfad

Hello everyone,

Today Anne and I took advantage of the nice weather and walked in Roman footsteps again. In other words: We hiked another Roman path: the Venus path 🥰

The path is 8.5km long and in our opinion the first 2/3 is a little better than the last third. Overall, the path was very nice to walk, especially …

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April 24, 2022,Römerpfad_Venuspfad Limbach

Venus is the goddess of love. She is often depicted with a dolphin.

Starting from the hiking car park, always follow the "R" marking. Right at the beginning of the tour you can take a short detour to the former. Roman sentry post at the Heunebuckel. At this point, a path from the Neckar to the Main reached the area …

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June 11, 2024,Die Römer-Pfade - Venuspfad Limbach

Starting point: Hiking car park behind Balsbach (follow the monastery road out of Balsbach)

Very nice, comfortable hiking trail with hardly any inclines.
The first three kilometers run through dense forest in the shade. From Balsbach onwards, sections in the forest alternate with open meadows and fields.
Especially on the open stretches, you are rewarded with fantastic views all around.

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August 23, 2025,Von Wanderparkplatz Balsbach nach Die Wacht im Odenwald

The short tour on the Roman Trail was really nice...

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January 10, 2023,Venuspfad Limbach

Beautiful, varied tour. So I have the 3rd stamp for the Roman passport.

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July 22, 2026,🏛️⚔️ Venuspfad Balsbach | Römergeschichte im Odenwald

🌲🚶‍♂️ Today I relocated my morning forest loop. On the way back from an appointment, the opportunity arose for this beautiful tour, which I didn't want to miss.

📍 I started at the free hiking parking lot in Balsbach. From there, the Limes-/Venuspfad leads on a circular hike of about 8 km through the varied landscape of the Odenwald. 🌳 …

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May 16, 2023

On this eight-kilometer circular hike, you will delve deep into Roman history: along the way, you will discover dilapidated sentinels and old stone monuments. There is also a wonderful view, which the Romans probably once enjoyed. The starting point of the tour is at the hiking car park in Balsbach.
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