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Westlicher Limesweg

85,9 km from Obernburg am Main to Neckarzimmern through lakes and urban area.

Obernburg am Main Neckarzimmern linear
85,9km Distance
multi-day Climb · estimate
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
29 views
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Lakes Urban Area Castle or ruins Remote Uncrowded

compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer

02 · The story

What makes this route special

Obernburg am Main - Würzberg - Schloßau -Neckarburken - Neckarzimmern

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03 · 20 points along the route

What will you encounter?

monument 13× ruins Water
Wachposten 10/22 monument · on the route 3,4 km 4%
Römerturm 10/33 ruins · on the route 3,4 km 4%
WP 10/18 "Im Strichherrenwald" monument · on the route 3,4 km 4%
Römerturm 10/30 monument · on the route 3,4 km 4%
Heinz Mechler monument · on the route 3,4 km 4%
Kleinkastell Zwing ruins · on the route 3,4 km 4%
Römischer Wachturm 10/10 Stein ruins · on the route 6,9 km 8%
Römischer Wachturm 10/11 Holz ruins · on the route 6,9 km 8%
Römischer Wachturm 10/12 Stein ruins · on the route 6,9 km 8%
Bürgermeister Peter Kreß monument · on the route 6,9 km 8%
Römischer Wachturm 10/12 Holz ruins · on the route 6,9 km 8%
Römischer Wachturm 10/11 Stein ruins · on the route 6,9 km 8%
Wäijt Water · on the route 6,9 km 8%
Römischer Wachturm ruins · on the route 6,9 km 8%
Oberdorfbrunnen Water · on the route 6,9 km 8%
Hainhaus 6 Sessel ruins · on the route 6,9 km 8%
Römisches Kastell Hönehaus ruins · on the route 6,9 km 8%
Wachtposten 'Schäbige Hecke' ruins · on the route 20,6 km 24%
Wachtposten 'Im Schlag 8' ruins · on the route 20,6 km 24%
Kabelsäule ruins · on the route 85,9 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 43,0 km 85,9 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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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

Westlicher Limesweg is 85.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Westlicher Limesweg takes approximately 21h 23min to complete.
No, Westlicher Limesweg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Obernburg am Main to Neckarzimmern. Plan ahead for return transport.
Westlicher Limesweg starts at Obernburg am Main.
Westlicher Limesweg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Westlicher Limesweg is maintained and managed by Odenwaldklub e.V..
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