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Bleibeskopf (480 m) – Jupiter Column near Saalburg loop from Römischer Limes

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Germany

Hesse

Hochtaunuskreis

Bad Homburg v.d. Höhe

Bleibeskopf (480 m) – Jupiter Column near Saalburg loop from Römischer Limes

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Bleibeskopf (480 m) – Jupiter Column near Saalburg loop from Römischer Limes

02:44

9.11km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

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304 m

Saalburg Roman Fort – Right Principal Gate (Porta Principalis Dextra)

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In Roman times, the Saalburg was a fort that served to monitor a Limes section in the Taunus. The Limes formed the border of the Roman Empire for about 150 …

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1.88 km

View of Neu-Anspach and Wehrheim

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A wide clearing allows a unique view of Wehrheim and Neu Anspach. It is located directly on the Limes Adventure Trail. There are seats on the leftover wooden stumps.

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3.31 km

Herzberg Tower and Herzberg Inn

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From the Herzberg tower you have a wonderful panoramic view. The Berggasthof Herzberg offers the perfect opportunity for a rest before the descent. Hot meals served all day.
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4.90 km

Bleibeskopf (480 m)

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Investigations on the ring wall of Bleibeskopf were carried out by Christian Ludwig Thomas in 1899, 1909 and 1910. The find situation allows for a uniform overall picture both typologically …

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5.00 km

Bleibeskopf Rock Formation and View of the Frankfurt Skyline

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Update July 2020: With the mysticism and idyll on the Bleibeskopf, it is now over after the massive deforestation 😖 After all, it did not damage the great view here ...

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5.12 km

View of Bad Homburg and the Main Valley

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From here you have a great view towards Bad Homburg and the Main Valley.

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7.45 km

View of Frankfurt

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A great view of Frankfurt and the Vordertaunus

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8.81 km

Jupiter Column near Saalburg

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Not far south of the Saalburg is a replica of a Jupiter column found in Mainz in 1904/05. The replica was made by the Mainz sculptor Eduard Schmahl and completed …

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9.11 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.11 km

2.76 km

820 m

312 m

110 m

Surfaces

5.04 km

2.58 km

769 m

713 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Bleibeskopf (480 m) – Jupiter Column near Saalburg loop from Römischer Limes

Saalburg Roman Fort – Right Principal Gate (Porta Principalis Dextra)

View of Neu-Anspach and Wehrheim

Herzberg Tower and Herzberg Inn

Bleibeskopf (480 m)

Bleibeskopf Rock Formation and View of the Frankfurt Skyline

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Jupiter Column near Saalburg

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