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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Benny

January 7, 2018

Cycling

The view from the tower is really great.
The restaurant with the outdoor terrace is also good!

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July 26, 2019

Mountaineering

The Herzberg Tower is a popular lookout tower and a destination for many hikers. Similar to the neighboring Saalburg, the Herzberg Tower owes its current form to, among other things, …

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Location: Bad Homburg v.d. Höhe, Hochtaunuskreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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