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Walking route · Rheinbrohl · Updated on 14 November 2026

Limeswanderweg walk

Limeswanderweg is a walk of 754.5 km from Rheinbrohl. Along the way you'll find 1,118 benches, 19 water fountains and refill points, 64 public toilets, 14 bike pumps and 1 honesty box.

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Limeswanderweg
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Ruine Kreuzkirche
Ruine Kreuzkirche
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Kleinkastell Anhausen
Kleinkastell Anhausen
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82 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 74 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (7)

  1. 1Limeswanderweg [Westerwald]74 km
  2. 2Limeswanderweg [Taunus]131.4 km
  3. 3Limeswanderweg [Wetterau - Main]93.3 km
  4. 4Östlicher Limesweg110.6 km
  5. 5Limes-Wanderweg (HW6)187 km
  6. 6Limesweg40.9 km
  7. 7Limesweg117.3 km

About the walking route Limeswanderweg

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Limeswanderweg is a walking route of 754.5 km that starts in Rheinbrohl. It does not end where it starts.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 1,118 benches, 19 water fountains and refill points, 64 public toilets, 14 bike pumps and 1 honesty box. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of European long distance path Limes

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Ehrenbreitstein FortressEhrenbreitstein FortressCastle · 7.1 km from the route
  2. 2Römerkastell SaalburgRömerkastell SaalburgMuseum · 130 m from the route
  3. 3Deutsches EckDeutsches EckViewpoint · 7.4 km from the route
  4. 4Schloss StolzenfelsSchloss StolzenfelsCastle · 8.6 km from the route
  5. 5Burgruine HohenstaufenBurgruine HohenstaufenCastle · 6.2 km from the route
  6. 6Kloster WeltenburgKloster WeltenburgAttraction · 3.4 km from the route
  7. 7Hall of LiberationHall of LiberationAttraction · 7 km from the route
  8. 8Römischer LimesRömischer LimesAttraction · 153 m from the route
  9. 9MarksburgMarksburgMuseum · 5.6 km from the route
  10. 10Schloss JohannisburgSchloss JohannisburgAttraction · 5.8 km from the route
  11. 11Schloss FriedrichshofSchloss FriedrichshofCastle · 6.3 km from the route
  12. 12Fossa CarolinaFossa CarolinaAttraction · 8.7 km from the route
  13. 13Abbey ChurchAbbey ChurchAttraction · 5.5 km from the route
  14. 14Mining museum (show mine)Mining museum (show mine)Museum · 4.3 km from the route
  15. 15Bad Homburger SchlossBad Homburger SchlossCastle · 5.5 km from the route
  16. 16Dicker TurmDicker TurmRuins · 7.4 km from the route
  17. 17Altwied castle ruinsAltwied castle ruinsCastle · 1.1 km from the route
  18. 18SynagogeSynagogeMemorial · 3.5 km from the route
  19. 19Andernach GeyserAndernach GeyserAttraction · 3.6 km from the route
  20. 20Namedy CastleNamedy CastleAttraction · 4 km from the route
  21. 21German Goldsmiths´ HouseGerman Goldsmiths´ HouseMuseum · 4.8 km from the route
  22. 22Brothers Grimm MemorialBrothers Grimm MemorialAttraction · 4.9 km from the route
  23. 23Klosterruine TönnissteinKlosterruine TönnissteinAttraction · 5.1 km from the route
  24. 24Collegiate Church of St Peter and St AlexanderCollegiate Church of St Peter and St AlexanderAttraction · 6 km from the route
  25. 25Royal ChairRoyal ChairMonument · 7.4 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Limeswanderweg?

Limeswanderweg is 754.5 km long, split into several parts and stages.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Rheinbrohl.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 64 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 19 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Römerturm IX, Kleinkastell „Am Forsthofweg“ and Ruine Kreuzkirche.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

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