Welzheim East Roman Fort

The Welzheim East Roman Fort extends across 1.6 hectares of land and features reconstructed sections of Roman military architecture at 492 meters elevation.

Construction of the fort began in 160 CE as part of the Upper German-Raetian Limes, marking the northern frontier of the Roman Empire in this region.

Archaeological excavations at the site have uncovered numerous artifacts, including tools, pottery, and coins that document the daily activities of Roman soldiers.

Visitors can explore the archaeological park with its stone monument replicas and informative plaques through guided tours that explain the Roman military presence.

The fort maintains original structural elements that demonstrate Roman engineering methods used to adapt military installations to the local terrain and climate conditions.

Location: Welzheim

Elevation above the sea: 492 m

Part of: Upper German-Raetian Limes

GPS coordinates: 48.87122,9.64224

Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:33