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Landkreis Gießen

Heimatkanzel Viewpoint – Limes Watchtower Pohlheim loop from Pohlheim

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Landkreis Gießen

Heimatkanzel Viewpoint – Limes Watchtower Pohlheim loop from Pohlheim

Moderate

4.8

(14)

61

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Heimatkanzel Viewpoint – Limes Watchtower Pohlheim loop from Pohlheim

02:30

9.36km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.88 km

Wooden Roman Soldier Statue (Sculpture)

Highlight • Monument

A small information board would not be bad. Nevertheless, a nice idea

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2

1.92 km

Model One – Rune Stone

Highlight • Monument

Little informative puzzle fun. Nice idea

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3

5.98 km

Heimatkanzel Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice viewing platform with a view of Pohlheim and the surrounding area. There are also benches that invite you to rest.

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4

6.85 km

Limes Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The old shelter on the Limes Trail burned down in 1993.

The current shelter was erected in 1999 by the Schiffenberg Local History Society,
as indicated by a sign on the back of the shelter.

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5

6.94 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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6

7.43 km

Roman Engineering Information Board at the Limes

Highlight • Monument

The engineering skills the Romans used to secure the Limes are described here

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7

8.35 km

Grüningen Watchtower

Highlight • Monument

A great place to picnic with children, with a magnificent panoramic view.

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9.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

1.52 km

332 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.31 km

911 m

709 m

428 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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