Archeological Walk alongside the Limes

Roman Fort Saalburg
Archaeological Park
Next to B 456 from Bad Homburg to Usingen
61350 Bad Homburg v. d. Hoehe

Telefon (06175) 93740, Telefax 937411
E-Mail info(at)saalburgmuseum.de
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For Guided Tours, Activity Programs, Celebrations please call Telephone 937420

Haltestelle: Bad Homburg, Saalburg

Description

Guided Tour

Characteristics

The Roman Fort Saalburg offers public walking tours alongside the World Cultural Heritage Limes. The museum’s staff especially familiar with details of the past takes you to former Roman Empire´s border, illustrates the past and archaeology and updates you on current research projects. The walk includes a guided tour through the Roman Fort Saalburg.

Dates

Around the Saalburg on September 16th, 2007
From 10:30am to 03:30 pm.
Distance: about 6 km
Starting and Terminal Point: Saalburg
Route: Ancient remains of the former village in front of the fort – Entrenchments, the first facilities at the Saalburg pass – Limes Reconstructions, Watch Tower Ruins – Herzberg – Saalburg.

From Sandplacken to Saalburg on July 22nd 2007
From 10:30am – 03:30pm.
Distance: about 6,5 km
Starting Point: Sandplacken, on the street from Oberursel in direction to Feldberg/Schmitten at Café Tannenheim
Bus Routes 503, 505 and 511 from Oberursel-Hohemark (Terminal Station U 3)
Route: Ancient Remains of Watch Towers and Smaller Forts – Old Hunting Hut and Heidenstock – Rubble Ramparts of the Dry Walls - Saalburg.

After the walk and the lunch break a guided tour through Roman Fort Saalburg follows. Sturdy footwear recommended. Fees: 15 Euro incl. entrance fee and guided tour. Limes Walks for groups can also be arranged on other dates.