On the trail of the former frontier of the Roman Empire, you can walk along the course of the Limes for a while - the traces are still clearly visible.

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The Limes is omnipresent on the Taunus ridge, numerous information boards provide information about the border of the Roman Empire and excavation finds

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1. Limes Experience Trail – Jupiter column near Saalburg loop from Obernhain

18.9km

05:27

470m

480m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Limes Rampart in the Taunus – Limes at Roßkopf and Roman Tower loop from Obernhain

16.4km

04:46

390m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Heidenstock Fortlet – View of the Wetterau loop from Hegewiese

6.05km

01:40

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 346 m

Uphill 10 m

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Thursday 29 January

1°C

-2°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Location: Schmitten, Hochtaunuskreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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Limes Trail (Taunus)

1. Limes Experience Trail – Jupiter column near Saalburg loop from Obernhain

2. Limes Rampart in the Taunus – Limes at Roßkopf and Roman Tower loop from Obernhain

3. Heidenstock Fortlet – View of the Wetterau loop from Hegewiese

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