Jupiter Column near Saalburg – Saalburg Roman fort loop from Kupferhammer

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Jupiter Column near Saalburg – Saalburg Roman fort loop from Kupferhammer

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Jupiter Column near Saalburg – Saalburg Roman fort loop from Kupferhammer

06:44

23.5km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.60 km

View of Frankfurt

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A great view of Frankfurt and the Vordertaunus

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8.95 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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9.38 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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9.79 km

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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10.2 km

Limes Experience Trail

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Beautiful path along the former Limes.

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11.7 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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13.1 km

Limes Experience Trail

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

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13.4 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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23.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

5.20 km

503 m

334 m

182 m

Surfaces

9.90 km

7.85 km

2.55 km

1.97 km

1.29 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

12°C

8°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

November 1, 2024,Limes Erlebnisweg, Klingenkopf & Marmorstein / schöner RW ab Saalburg

Today a bit of Hochtaunus, with typical November weather. I think if there had been less fog, you would have had some great panoramic views.
My highlight today: the Forellengut Herzberger. Smokehouse open daily, so I also took home a smoked trout 🐟

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October 9, 2021,Römerkastell Saalburg - Limeswanderweg- u. Keltenwegrunde mit Herzbergturm

Many thanks at this point again to Grandpa Harry for the tip to visit the Herzberg Tower 🙂👍

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July 20, 2024,Saalburg, Limeserlebnispfad, Marmorstein

Despite the forecasted 34°, I chose this tour today. Good shoes and surefootedness are a must on the trail. The view was wonderful. Because of the temperature, there were only a few cyclists out and about. It was very quiet and peaceful today and the forest smelled so good. Some of the trails are challenging, so I took my time. …

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April 26, 2025,Taunus Pt. 9 • Das Römerkastell Saalburg und der Herzbergturm

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... I actually wanted to hike to the Altkönig again today. However, when I quickly reached the Limes Adventure Trail from the parking lot on Kanonenstraße and my path led me past a small fort called the "Altes Jagdhaus," I felt like continuing along this path and setting my goal at the Saalburg …

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