The Saalburg fort is a reconstructed Roman fort directly on the Limes, which separated the Roman Empire from the "barbarian" tribes in the north around 2,000 years ago. The fort also secured the pass of the same name in the main Taunus ridge, the strategic importance of which was already known to the Romans.

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October 27, 2019

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The archaeological excavations at the Saalburg began in the mid-19th century. From 1894, the ancient studies Louis Jacobi led the excavations and from 1897 to 1907 the reconstruction of the …

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June 2, 2021

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The Saalburg is a replica of a Roman fort and houses the corresponding museum. There are still some finds from Roman times in the area, the Limes in particular is clearly recognizable. At the same time a popular place to cross the Taunus ridge by bike or a first stopover if you want to go further up.

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Top cycling routes to Saalburg Roman Fort and Museum

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1. Saalburg Roman Fort and Museum – View of the Großer Feldberg loop from Glöcknerwiese

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2. Waldbahn Road in Hochtaunus – Nidda Cycle Path loop from Fischstein

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3. View of the Großer Feldberg – Saalburg Roman Fort and Museum loop from Neu-Anspach

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Saalburg Roman Fort and Museum

1. Saalburg Roman Fort and Museum – View of the Großer Feldberg loop from Glöcknerwiese

2. Waldbahn Road in Hochtaunus – Nidda Cycle Path loop from Fischstein

3. View of the Großer Feldberg – Saalburg Roman Fort and Museum loop from Neu-Anspach

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