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49.44, 9.15 · rel 103201
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Westlicher Limesweg

48,8 km from Obernburg am Main to Neckarzimmern through alpine terrain and lakes.

Obernburg am Main Neckarzimmern linear
48,8km Distance
multi-day Climb · estimate
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
28 views
1 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Lakes Mountains Urban Area Summit viewpoint 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?

13× ruins summit Water monument castle viewpoint
Römerturm 10/33 ruins · on the route 2,0 km 4%
Kleinkastell Zwing ruins · on the route 2,0 km 4%
Hohwald summit · 30 m off route 2,0 km 4%
Hohe Langhälde summit · 37 m off route 2,0 km 4%
Numeruskastell Hesselbach ruins · 37 m off route 2,0 km 4%
Wäijt Water · on the route 3,9 km 8%
Römischer Wachturm ruins · on the route 3,9 km 8%
Römisches Kastell Hönehaus ruins · on the route 3,9 km 8%
Kriegerdenkmal monument · on the route 3,9 km 8%
Römischer Wachturm ruins · on the route 3,9 km 8%
Römischer Wachturm ruins · on the route 3,9 km 8%
Heunenbuckel summit · on the route 3,9 km 8%
Kleinkastell Seitzenbuche ruins · 27 m off route 3,9 km 8%
Numeruskastell Schlossau castle · 29 m off route 3,9 km 8%
Wachturm "Heunenbuckel" ruins · 64 m off route 3,9 km 8%
Wachtposten 'Schäbige Hecke' ruins · on the route 11,7 km 24%
Wachtposten 'Im Schlag 8' ruins · on the route 11,7 km 24%
Westkastell ruins · 53 m off route 11,7 km 24%
Kabelsäule ruins · on the route 48,8 km 100%
Kalkofen viewpoint · on the route 48,8 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 24,4 km 48,8 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 48.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Westlicher Limesweg takes approximately 12h 9min 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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