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Lahntal

Limes Watchtower Pohlheim – View of Münzenberg Castle loop from Gießen Erdkauter Weg

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Germany
Hesse
Lahntal

Limes Watchtower Pohlheim – View of Münzenberg Castle loop from Gießen Erdkauter Weg

Hard

4.0

(1)

14

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Limes Watchtower Pohlheim – View of Münzenberg Castle loop from Gießen Erdkauter Weg

02:56

47.7km

470m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.9 km for 293 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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8.33 km

Limes Watchtower Pohlheim

Highlight • Historical Site

An ancient Roman watchtower was recreated here on the Limes cycle path.
Here is the watchtower 49.

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2

8.36 km

Roman Watchtower at Post 49 (Limes)

Highlight • Historical Site

What we see here is the reconstruction of the Roman watchtower - built in 1966-67!
According to current knowledge, it should be one storey higher, have a different roof covering instead of tiles and be plastered white. Source:
taunus-wetterau-limes.de/index2.htm?wachpohl.htm

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3

18.4 km

View of Wetterau

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Griedel a short and sometimes quite steep ascent to the forest, then to drive along the edge of the forest to Butzbach. Here you can roll relaxed over the …

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25.1 km

View of Münzenberg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

This shady rest area with a rustic table and benches is located directly on the cycle path at the intersection of the cycle paths to Gambach and towards Münzenberg and invites you to take a break or have a picnic

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5

29.3 km

View of Muschenheim from Eser Stein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Yes, you have a nice all-round view here, but there is no tower, just the Eser Stone.

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30.5 km

Kastell Arnsburg - Alteburg

Archaeological Site

31.3 km

Burg Arnsburg

Archaeological Site

8

32.6 km

Weir on the Wetter in the Gottesacker Valley

Highlight • River

The weather is certainly one of the most untouched creeks and the section between Lich and Kloster Arnsburg is especially beautiful!

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9

32.7 km

Trail from the Peterseen to Arnsburg Monastery

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice round to practice a little trail technique.

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33.3 km

Peter Lakes

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Access to the shoreline is available at all three bodies of water, which is a plus for anglers.

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47.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.5 km

2.72 km

2.55 km

2.09 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

14.3 km

8.70 km

7.11 km

524 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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