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Three Fortresses Loop Trail (3-KR), Loop 1: Holzhausen – Rettert – Holzhausen
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Holzhausen FortPhoto: Friedhelm Schierle, Touristik im „Blauen Ländchen“ e. V.
Circular Hike in the "Limes" UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Rhein-Lahn District!
The Three Fortresses Loop Trail (3-KR) – Loop 1:
From the “Blaues Ländchen” to the “Einrich” and back again!
This loop hike begins at the parking lot in front of the Nicolaus-August-Otto Museum (at the intersection of the B260, K107, and B274) in Holzhausen an der Haide and follows the sidewalk and a footpath running parallel to the B260 to the B260/B274 roundabout. From here, we follow the Limes Hiking Trail to the ruins of the Holzhausen fort, then continue along “Hessenstraße” until just before Rettert, into Rettert, and then along the Rettertbach stream into the Hasenbach Valley. From the Holzhausen Forest Swimming Pool, the route climbs back to the starting point in Holzhausen an der Haide.
Additional starting points are located at the parking lot at the roundabout near Holzhausen a. d. Haide in Rettert and at the Holzhausen forest swimming pool.
Author’s recommendation
- Landgasthof Gemmer, Rettert: One of the oldest distilleries still in operation in Germany, where, among other things, single malt whiskey is produced!
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Rest stops
Gasthaus RömerkastellHotel-Restaurant Gemmer
Safety information
Closed-toe shoes are a good idea. That way, you won't get dirt or small stones in your shoes! Hiking poles can also be helpful!Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
You can start the 10-km loop in Holzhausen at the parking lot by the Nicolaus-August-Otto Museum, located right at the B260/B274 intersection. From here, the route continues along the B260 to the hiking parking lot at the roundabout, and then follows the Limes Hiking Trail to the ruins of the Holzhausen fort.
Then turn left onto a dead-straight stretch of “Hessenstraße” until just before Rettert. Here, we turn left and head into Rettert via Schulstraße onto Rheinstraße; follow this road to the left and, after a short distance, turn right onto “Hollermühler Weg.” This path runs along the Rettertbach stream to the forest swimming pool and campground in the Hasenbachtal valley near Holzhausen.
From here, the route continues straight ahead on a steady climb, passing under the B274 until we reach Holzhausen on “Am Traubersweg.” Behind the first house, turn left, then right onto Sauerbornsweg; follow the ring road to the left for a short distance, then turn right onto “Untere Brunnenstraße” and right onto Klosterstraße.
We follow this street until we reach Nicolaus-August-Otto-Straße (B274). On this road, we turn left again and, at the first opportunity, turn right onto a dirt road that passes behind the Protestant church and rejoins the B274 across from the parking lot at the Nicolaus-August-Otto Museum.
Bushaltestelle Ottomotoren-Museum Holzhausen/Haide
Bushaltestelle Bäderstr. in Holzhausen (Haide)
Gasthaus Römerkastell
Ruinen des Limeskastells Holzhausen
Hotel-Restaurant Gemmer
Waldschwimmbad Holzhausen an der Haide
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There are places to stop for refreshments in Holzhausen an der Haide, Rettert, and at the campground near the forest swimming pool in Holzhausen an der Haide. There are also two bakeries in Holzhausen.
However, you should always bring enough to drink with you on the trail. Whether you’re having a picnic on the grass or sitting on a bench, the food you bring along tastes especially good in the fresh air!
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