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Limes Tower Dasbach

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    April 3, 2021

    Hiking

    With a length of more than 550 kilometers, the Roman Limes (border, border wall) is the largest archaeological cultural monument in Europe. Over the course of more than 100 years, …
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    November 1, 2020

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    The Limes Tower near Dasbach is said to be one of the most authentic reconstructions of a Roman watchtower.

    It is still strategically located and sits enthroned on a ridge above Idstein and Dasbach - with a correspondingly good view of the country.

    There are also rest areas with tables and benches - and conveniently, several cycling and hiking trails cross here, so that the tower can be built into many tours.

    The only downer: the busy and fast-traveled country road to Niedernhausen is not entirely safe to cross!
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    July 20, 2020

    Mountain biking

    History you can touch!
    The tower south of Idstein is said to be the best reconstructed guard post on the former Limes.


    At the same time, it was strategically very favorable then as now. You can very well incorporate a detour into various mountain bike tours - and enjoy both the view and the atmosphere on the mountain range at one of the seating and rest areas.
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    1. Limes Tower Dasbach – König Adolf Square, Idstein loop from Idstein (Taunus)

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