View of Frankfurt skyline – Limes at Roßkopf and Roman Tower loop from Römischer Limes

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Hochtaunuskreis

Bad Homburg v.d. Höhe

View of Frankfurt skyline – Limes at Roßkopf and Roman Tower loop from Römischer Limes

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View of Frankfurt skyline – Limes at Roßkopf and Roman Tower loop from Römischer Limes

02:18

7.85km

220m

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: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.07 km

View of Frankfurt skyline

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It's a shame how many trees are dead here. Nevertheless, this spot offers a great view toward Frankfurt.

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2.85 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.
gasthofherzberg.de

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4.08 km

Roßkopf Summit (Taunus)

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The Roßkopf is located in the Hochtaunuskreis on the border between Wehrheim and Bad Homburg. On the long summit ridge, which exceeds the measured point by a few meters, there …

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4.09 km

Limes at Roßkopf and Roman Tower

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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 the various excavation finds.

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4.32 km

Limes Experience Trail

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gladly taken variety, as a connection between Saalburg and Sandplacken.

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4.76 km

Kieshübel Limes Watchtower Ruins

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The stone foundations of the former Roman watchtower are still clearly visible here! It is one of the best-preserved sentries in the Taunus.
Further information:
kuladig.de/Object-View/KLD-284568

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5.71 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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7.68 km

Saalburg Roman fort

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My recommendation: Don't just cycle past the former Roman fort, but also visit the worthwhile Saalburg Museum 👌😎
saalburgmuseum.de

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7.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.07 km

1.53 km

1.03 km

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.94 km

2.26 km

1.54 km

1.11 km

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 9 October

14°C

8°C

74 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

June 8, 2024,🧑‍🦳⛲️+Wodi 💕 Römerkastell Saalburg – Herzbergturm - Rosskopf

Took a nice sunny ☀️ walk to the ❤️bergturm. Then chilled by the car for too long ☕️ and wasted time visiting the Roman fort.....🤷‍♀️..... Saved on entry 😅

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