Altenstadt’s historic town center follows the rectangular layout of a Limes fort. The Romans built the fort around 85 AD within sight of the Glauberg. The historic shape of the town center and the fort’s Roman connection are therefore at the heart of a visit.

Volcano Cycle Route: Surface and Uses

The Volcano Cycle Route runs from Schlitz to Altenstadt-Höchst. Its surface is fine asphalt, offering a ride especially suited to cyclists, inline skaters, and roller skiers. This gives Altenstadt a different focus from the history of its town center: the Volcano Cycle Route is all about getting active and using a paved route. Check the route page for possible closures before setting out.

When looking for a hotel in Altenstadt, it helps to choose your travel focus first: would you like to explore the Roman layout of the town, or the Volcano Cycle Route and its different uses?

Wetterau: Nature and Cycle Routes in the Wider Region

The wider travel destination of Wetterau offers additional nature experiences. The nature reserves in Wetterau district are accessible to visitors via information boards, observation points, and hiking and cycling trails. Bingenheimer Ried is one of the key areas of the “Auenverbund Wetterau” landscape conservation area. This means Wetterau offers both visitor trails and observation points in nature reserves, as well as the regional landscape setting of Bingenheimer Ried.

The cycle network is another regional attraction: regional and long-distance cycling routes cross Wetterau, and many of them are connected. Numerous railway stations and stops make it possible to reach cycling routes in Wetterau district by public transport. For a specific tour, it is worth planning your route and journey together. Services and stopping patterns can change, so check the connection for your travel date.

History and Guided Tours in Wetterau

The Wetterau Museum presents local and regional history from the Stone Age to the Early Middle Ages, as well as the history of the Celts and Romans. It is also a regional Limes information center for central Wetterau. The wider travel destination of Wetterau therefore offers historical perspectives beyond the Roman connection of Altenstadt’s town center, encompassing other eras and subjects.

Wetterau offers discovery tours, including night watchman walks through old streets and themed tours of local sights. The towns and municipalities also offer a wide range of themed guided tours. Individual providers and dates may change. Check the details of the tour that interests you before traveling.

Regional Food Culture

Wetterauer Landgenuss is an association of restaurateurs, producers, and direct marketers from Wetterau. For travelers interested in dining and regional food production, the association is another regional point of interest. Members and participating businesses may change over time.

View the wider travel overview: Wetterau.