Bad Homburg city forest – Saalburg Roman fort loop from Bad Vilbel

Bad Homburg city forest – Saalburg Roman fort loop from Bad Vilbel

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Bad Homburg city forest – Saalburg Roman fort loop from Bad Vilbel

02:48

46.5km

570m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2 m for 8 m

After 46.5 km for 47 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.54 km

Erlenbach

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Erlenbach originates northeast of the Sandplacken in the Taunus and flows into the Nidda west of Bad Vilbel after about 30 kilometers. It owes its name to the alders that once lined its banks. The extensive riparian forests offer diverse breeding and nesting opportunities for a variety of birds. While kingfishers and golden orioles frolic on the banks, chub, roach, and sticklebacks live beneath the water's surface.

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12.6 km

Bad Homburg city forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A very nice point to drive. It's worth it to have been here. :-)

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19.5 km

Saalburg Roman fort

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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20.0 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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21.1 km

View of Frankfurt skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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27.6 km

Deer Park, Bad Homburg

Highlight • Natural

Opening hours
Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (kitchen open until 5:00 p.m.)
Friday and Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (kitchen open until 8:00 p.m.)
Monday and Tuesday closed
We offer hot meals throughout.
Seats: We have 60 seats in the restaurant and 32 in the Cabinett.
Our terrace with a view of the deer enclosure has around 100 seats.
You can celebrate with up to 70 people in the Elisabethensaal.
Parking: There are a total of 30 parking spaces directly at the restaurant.
(c) hirschgarten-badhomburg.de

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40.4 km

Eschbach River

Highlight • River

Always nice to drive along the Eschbach to Harheim. You used to be able to head there for the Golden Lion as a destination, but it has been closed for a long time now.

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