Start
566 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
48.94, 11.45 · rel 19785804
48.94, 11.45 · rel 19785804
Limesweg
58,7 km from Gunzenhausen to Neustadt a.d. Donau through urban area.
Gunzenhausen
→
Neustadt a.d. Donau
linear
58,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
37
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
14× ruins
6× monument
Römischer Wachturm (Limes)
ruins ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Römischer Wachturm WP 15/31
ruins ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Fundament Römischer Wachturm (Limes) 14/78
ruins ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Gedenkstein Der Pfahlrain
monument ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Adolph Kolping
monument ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Römischer Wachturm (Limes) 14/77
ruins ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Kriegerdenkmal
monument ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Römischer Wachturm (Limes) 14/68
ruins ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Geografischer Mittelpunkt Bayerns
monument ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Römischer Wachturm (Limes) 14/65
ruins ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Limes-Gedenkstein
monument ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Steinkreis Medizinrad
monument ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Römischer Wachturm WP 15/42
ruins ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Römischer Wachturm (Limes)
ruins ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Römischer Wachturm (Limes) 15/11
ruins ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Römischer Wachturm (Limes) 15/5
ruins ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Kleinkastell Hegelohe
ruins ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Römischer Wachturm (Limes) 14/66
ruins ·
on the route
58,7 km
100%
Römischer Wachturm WP 15/32
ruins ·
27 m off route
58,7 km
100%
Römischer Wachturm 14/64
ruins ·
29 m off route
58,7 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
383 m
–
574 m
0 km
29,3 km
58,7 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
511 m elevation
Halfway
492 m elevation
Three quarters
408 m elevation
Finish
410 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Limesweg is 58.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Limesweg takes approximately 14h 37min to complete.
No, Limesweg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Gunzenhausen to Neustadt a.d. Donau. Plan ahead for return transport.
Limesweg starts at Gunzenhausen.
Limesweg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Limesweg is maintained and managed by Naturpark Altmühltal.