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Bad Vilbel

Nidda Auen Bad Vilbel – Saalburg Roman fort loop from Bad Vilbel Süd

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Germany
Hesse
Wetteraukreis
Bad Vilbel

Nidda Auen Bad Vilbel – Saalburg Roman fort loop from Bad Vilbel Süd

Hard

5.0

(3)

22

riders

Nidda Auen Bad Vilbel – Saalburg Roman fort loop from Bad Vilbel Süd

02:42

45.6km

550m

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: June 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 35 m for 11 m

After 45.7 km for 11 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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603 m

Nidda Auen Bad Vilbel

Highlight • River

Great how the Nidda meanders through the landscape here. After years of renaturation efforts, numerous animal and plant species find their habitat in the species-rich floodplains. Kingfishers, beavers, and even the European pond turtle have been able to resettle here.

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5.20 km

Eschbach Ford

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The Harheimer Mühlkanal used to branch off here, so that part of the Eschbachwasser could drive the Harheimer mills. The canal ran parallel to Niedereschbacher Stadtweg. Today the trench is …

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3

18.8 km

Roman Burial House at Saalburg Pass

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Long before the foundation stone of the Roman fort in Saalburg was laid on October 11, 1900, this burial house was built in 1872 on Roman foundations and according to …

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19.3 km

Saalburg Roman fort

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The Saalburg, a fort with a camp village on the border of the Roman Empire and the Germanic tribal areas in Roman times, was rebuilt around 1900 on the initiative …

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22.2 km

Herzbergturm

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The Herzberg Tower is a popular destination for cyclists and hikers. Comparable to the neighboring Saalburg, the tower owes itself to the interest of Kaiser Wilhelm II, who was enthusiastic …

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22.3 km

Herzberg Tower and Herzberg Inn

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From the Herzberg tower you have a wonderful panoramic view. The Berggasthof Herzberg offers the perfect opportunity for a rest before the descent. Hot meals served all day.
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24.0 km

View of Frankfurt skyline

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It's a shame how many trees are dead here. Nevertheless, this spot offers a great view toward Frankfurt.

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8

30.2 km

Bad Homburg city forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A very nice point to drive. It's worth it to have been here. :-)

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45.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

9.92 km

3.16 km

1.98 km

779 m

411 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

13.3 km

4.17 km

3.62 km

532 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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