Attraction · Bad Homburg vor der Höhe · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Römischer Limes in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe

Römischer Limes is an attraction in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Hesse. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 2 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 410 m you'll find a bench and a public toilet.

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Römischer Limes in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe

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Audio tour · Römischer Limes

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You're standing in the Taunus hills near Bad Homburg, at a spot where the Roman Empire once came to an end. This is the line of the Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes, Rome's outer frontier between the Rhine and the Danube. It ran for about 550 kilometres, from Rheinbrohl on the Rhine all the way to Eining on the Danube.

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Römischer Limes: the old border of Rome

The Römischer Limes was the outer border of the Romeinse Rijk between the Rijn and the Donau. That border was about 550 kilometres long, and it hardly ever followed a river or a mountain. This makes it the longest land border of the entire European limes. It is on the Werelderfgoedlijst van UNESCO. You will find this stretch in the Taunus, near Bad Homburg vor der Höhe in Hessen. At 353 metres lies the Römerkastell Saalburg museum, and at 522 metres stands the memorial to the Gordon Bennett Rennen 1904.

Benches at Römischer Limes: toilet and water

There are 8 benches at the Römischer Limes within 500 metres of the point on the map. The nearest bench is 345 metres away. The nearest public toilet to the Römischer Limes is 405 metres away. This toilet is free of charge and easy to reach by wheelchair. There are 2 public toilets within 500 metres. According to our map, there is no drinking water at the Römischer Limes, as there is no water point within 1 km. For that reason, bring your own water if you plan to walk or cycle here.

Walk further and see more nearby

The Römischer Limes is a good starting point for a longer walk with more to see along the way. At 353 metres you will reach the Museum Römerkastell Saalburg, where an audio story is also available. Continue to 522 metres for a memorial to the Gordon Bennett Rennen 1904. If you keep going, you will arrive at the Drusenküppel, an archaeological site, after 1,316 metres. You can also listen to a 2-minute audio story about the Römischer Limes itself. It is available in the Outdoor Pitstop app, so you can listen to it on the spot, while you are standing right where it happened.

Facilities near Römischer Limes

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No water point, bike pump or honesty box within 1 km.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 2 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Römerkastell Saalburg · 350 m

CastleStory

Schloss Friedrichshof · 10 km

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Frequently asked questions

What is the römischer limes?

The limes was the outer border of the ancient realm, running between the two great rivers. It was usually an earthen rampart with a ditch, a wooden palisade and watchtowers, not a stone wall.

Is there a römischer limes route in Germany?

Yes, you can follow the border on the limes hiking trail or the limes cycle route. The section near Bad Homburg is part of the stretch that runs through the Taunus to the Köpperner Tal.

Where are the benches at römischer Limes?

The nearest bench is 345 metres from the römischer Limes. There are 8 benches within 500 metres.

Is there drinking water at römischer Limes?

No, according to our map there is no water point within 1 km of the römischer Limes. Bring your own water.

Where is a toilet at römischer Limes?

The nearest public toilet is 405 metres away. It is free and wheelchair accessible. There are 2 public toilets within 500 metres.

How long is the römischer Limes?

The limes was about 550 kilometres long. It ran from Rheinbrohl on the river to Eining on the other river.