Limes Watchtower Pohlheim – Arnsburg Castle Ruins loop from Gießen Erdkauter Weg

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Limes Watchtower Pohlheim – Arnsburg Castle Ruins loop from Gießen Erdkauter Weg

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Limes Watchtower Pohlheim – Arnsburg Castle Ruins loop from Gießen Erdkauter Weg

02:55

47.7km

470m

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 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.9 km for 293 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.33 km

Limes Watchtower Pohlheim

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice replica of an old Roman watchtower on the course of the Limes. Also a nice place for a picnic with kids.

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18.4 km

View of Wetterau

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From Griedel a short and sometimes quite steep ascent to the forest, then to drive along the edge of the forest to Butzbach. Here you can roll relaxed over the …

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25.1 km

This shady rest area with a rustic table and benches is located directly on the cycle path at the intersection of the cycle paths to Gambach and towards Münzenberg and invites you to take a break or have a picnic

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29.3 km

View of Muschenheim from Eser Stein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Yes, you have a nice all-round view here, but there is no tower, just the Eser Stone.

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30.5 km

Kastell Arnsburg - Alteburg

Archaeological Site

31.3 km

Arnsburg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Foundation walls of the ruins of Arnsburg Castle.

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32.6 km

Weir on the Wetter in the Gottesacker Valley

Highlight • River

The weather is certainly one of the most untouched creeks and the section between Lich and Kloster Arnsburg is especially beautiful!

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32.7 km

Trail from the Peterseen to Arnsburg Monastery

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice round to practice a little trail technique.

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33.3 km

Peter Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Access to the shoreline is available at all three bodies of water, which is a plus for anglers.

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47.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.5 km

2.57 km

2.46 km

2.44 km

1.70 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

14.3 km

8.70 km

6.73 km

515 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

12°C

3°C

49 %

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Limes Watchtower Pohlheim – Arnsburg Castle Ruins loop from Gießen Erdkauter Weg

Limes Watchtower Pohlheim

View of Wetterau

View of Münzenberg Castle

View of Muschenheim from Eser Stein

Arnsburg Castle Ruins

Weir on the Wetter in the Gottesacker Valley

Trail from the Peterseen to Arnsburg Monastery

Peter Lakes

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