550 kilometers in length, 900 guard posts and 120 larger and smaller fort places - the numbers behind the Upper Germanic-Raetian Limes, which was primarily intended to serve as a monitored economic border to non-Roman areas and to enable peaceful border traffic with the collection of taxes and customs duties. But the Limes was not only a driving economic force in the region from a financial point of view. Civilian settlements arose at various outposts, which have grown into some of the largest cities in Germany to this day.
Today the border fence is an important point of contact, especially for tourists. Remnants of Roman civilization can be found along the entire route. Be it old border posts, references to everyday Roman life or old ruins, history fans have a lot to offer here. Together with great panoramic views during the time in the motorhome, the German Limes Road is a worth seeing excursion destination for everyone.
Type of route: holiday route
Theme: Limes - on the trails of the Roman boundary wall
Start/finish: Bad Hönningen / Passau
Length: 925 km
Federal States: Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria
Holiday regions: Westerwald, Nassauer Land, Rheingau-Taunus, Hochtaunus, Wetterau, Spessart-Mainland, Odenwald, Hohenlohe and Schwäbisch Hall, Swabian Forest, Stauferland, Swabian East Alb, Hesselberg, Romantic Franconia, Franconian Lake District, Nature Park, Altmühltal, Kelheim District, Regensburg District, Straubing-Bogen, Deggendorf, Passau district
The "German Limes Road Association" was founded more than twenty years ago, and in 1996 and 1999 the tourist route between the Rhine and the Danube was designated over 700 kilometers. The stations of the German Limes Road include picturesque towns and communities, well-known spa and recreation centers as well as well-known and popular tourist destinations. The "German Limes Road Association" strives to keep the population aware of Roman history and the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The precious cultural assets of humanity, which bear witness to the cultural development in our area, should be preserved. That is why the Upper German-Raetian Limes was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2005.
The German Limes Road leads through well-known and varied sections of the landscape and, in addition to the Roman sights, opens up another wealth of attractive destinations to the right and left of the route. On the route there are numerous stations of Roman history, such as reconstructed towers and forts, preserved foundation walls of the fort and bathing facilities, sections of the border wall itself and, last but not least, the finds that can be seen in the museums. These stations are lined up like pearls on a chain, each a Roman highlight in itself.
The German Limes Road leads along the Upper German-Raetian Limes from Rheinbrohl and Bad Hönningen on the Rhine to the three-river city of Passau on the Danube, Inn and Ilz. Charming cities, well-known health resorts and interesting testimonies from other cultural epochs lie along the way and invite you to be explored.
The Limes can also be explored on foot. For this purpose, nationally active hiking clubs have designated a Limes hiking trail that leads along the Limes from the Rhine to the Danube. Roman history comes alive at the numerous events in the individual locations. At Roman festivals you can marvel at Roman riders in parade armor and gladiators at exhibition fights. There are guided hikes and bike tours, exhibitions, and offers for groups and individual travelers can be booked. Not to forget the numerous Roman museums that organize special days of action to watch and participate.
The German Limes Cycle Path accompanies the Upper German-Raetian Limes along its entire length. Different target groups are addressed due to the different topographical conditions. The hilly sections demand the ambition of sporty cyclists., but you will be rewarded by the scenic and cultural diversity along the route. You can also catch your breath at a more moderate altitude profile, for example in the Altmühltal or along the Danube.
Our travel guide cordially invites you on a journey in the footsteps of the Romans along the UNESCO World Heritage Upper German-Raetian Limes. Beautiful places await you along the German Limes Road, where you can visit and explore the Roman monument. Get on your way and experience world history on our doorstep. You'll see, it's worth it! The brochure is available as a free download.
Stroll along the Limes like a real Roman and learn a lot of interesting and exciting facts about the time a good 2,000 years ago. That is possible with the Limes Cicerones. These are certified and qualified tour guides who accompany groups as cycling, hiking or tour guides in matters of Limes. They are very familiar with the Limes and convey the Roman provincial history to the visitor. The Limes Cicerones are available for the entire Baden-Württemberg, Hessian, Bavarian and Rhineland-Palatinate part of the Limes.
The Limes Information Center (LIZ) is located in the Limes Museum in Aalen. It is an information point located in the entrance area of the museum. Using maps, pictures and texts, the world heritage sites, the UNESCO world heritage concept and the borders of the Roman Empire, in particular the Upper Germanic-Raetian Limes with the section in Baden-Württemberg, are explained. In addition to all relevant brochures on the Limes between the Rhine and the Danube, information is also available there at PC workstations. Under the motto “Limes aktuell”, the LIZ is also showing small exhibitions at various locations.
In 2006, the BLIZ, which is accessible free of charge, was set up in the RömerMuseum as the main placement location in Bavaria and has been the ideal starting point for visits to Roman monuments along the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bavaria The task of BLIZ is to look after the "Upper Germanic-Raetian Limes" world heritage site in Bavaria. The focus of the mediation work is on the entire Upper Germanic-Raetian Limes, the Main and Danube Limes, but also the two sister world heritage sites, Hadrian Wall and Antonine Wall.
This information is a service offer from ALPINE in cooperation with FERIENSTRASSEN.INFO
Verein Deutsche Limes-Straße e.V.
St.-Johann-Strasse 5
73430 Aalen, Germany
GERMAN LIMES ROAD