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Hochtaunuskreis

Bad Homburg v.d. Höhe

Saalburg Roman fort – Saalburg Roman Fort and Museum loop from Römischer Limes

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Germany

Hesse

Hochtaunuskreis

Bad Homburg v.d. Höhe

Saalburg Roman fort – Saalburg Roman Fort and Museum loop from Römischer Limes

Easy

4.8

(13)

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Saalburg Roman fort – Saalburg Roman Fort and Museum loop from Römischer Limes

01:06

3.94km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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160 m

Saalburg Roman fort

Highlight • Historical Site

The Saalburg, a fort with a camp village on the border of the Roman Empire and the Germanic tribal areas in Roman times, was rebuilt around 1900 on the initiative of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The complex, which is unique in the world, is part of the UNESCO Limes World Heritage Site. The complete fortifications, buildings made of stone and wood and reconstructed baking ovens can be seen. Staged rooms, models and archaeological finds illustrate the living and working environment of the soldiers and the population in the village outside the gates. A tour of the Saalburg gives visitors a good insight into the history, culture and way of life of the Romans.

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Roman fort ruins near Saalburg

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The Paasstrasse has always been busy, and so it is not surprising that the Romans established a small camp near the Limes early on. The larger camp, the Saalburg, followed later.

The walls of the previous camp are still clearly visible today.

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843 m

Limes Pahlgraben Reconstruction

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Informative route along the Limes. History comes to life here.

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3.13 km

Quarry at Saalburgschneise

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A nice and quiet area with some attractions.

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3.26 km

Limes Rampart in the Taunus

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The "Saalburgschneise" crosses the Upper German-Raetian Limes (world cultural heritage). Especially now in winter, the course of the Limes is particularly easy to see in the area!

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3.60 km

Saalburg Roman Fort and Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The archaeological excavations at the Saalburg began in the mid-19th century. From 1894, the ancient studies Louis Jacobi led the excavations and from 1897 to 1907 the reconstruction of the fort, promoted by the antique enthusiastic Kaiser Wilhelm II. For the reconstruction Jacobi oriented himself to the designs of ancient models, so that the existing parts of today's plant an approximately faithful to the original impression Offer. Today, the complex houses the Saalburg Museum and a research institute. Around the reconstructed fort they tried to rebuild a Roman landscape with the camp village, temples, sanctuaries and public buildings. To visit today are so among other things, the Jupiter Column and the Temple of Mithras. In 2005 UNESCO included the Upper German-Raetian Limes and thus the Saalburg in the list of world cultural heritage.

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3.62 km

Roman village at the Saalburg

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Here you will find the office building of the construction yard and other historical buildings that were reconstructed at the beginning of the 19th century when the Roman fort was rebuilt.

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3.64 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 years to the tribal areas of the Teutons. Today, the fort is turned into an interesting museum. You can explore the terrain on your own or with a guide. A guided tour lasts 45 minutes and costs 2 euros. For entry to the Roman fort you pay 7 euros. The museum is open daily from March to October from 9am to 6pm. During the winter months, the doors will remain closed on Monday. All further information can be found here: saalburgmuseum.de.

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3.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.12 km

423 m

209 m

182 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

391 m

102 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Monday 15 June

24°C

10°C

66 %

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Saalburg Roman fort – Saalburg Roman Fort and Museum loop from Römischer Limes

Saalburg Roman fort

Roman fort ruins near Saalburg

Limes Pahlgraben Reconstruction

Quarry at Saalburgschneise

Limes Rampart in the Taunus

Saalburg Roman Fort and Museum

Roman village at the Saalburg

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

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