Romeinse weg

Romeinse weg is an ancient road near Valkenburg that was built on wooden poles, earthwork, and gravel layers. The route connected multiple Roman forts along the Rhine and shows traces of old paving stones, with excavations revealing Roman tiles and pottery fragments.

The road was built over 1800 years ago as a vital connection along the Rhine, marking the northern border of the Roman Empire. It was first constructed before year 100, then rebuilt around 125 AD under Emperor Hadrian after natural changes caused damage.

The site can be walked along to explore the ancient route at ground level. Some sections lie beneath modern fields or roads, but the remains are protected by local regulations and regularly maintained.

Excavations in 2018 uncovered a wooden pole from around 125 AD with an inscription identifying it as belonging to the Cohors II Civium Romanorum, a Roman military unit. This rare find directly linked the physical remains to the soldiers who built and maintained the road.

Location: Valkenburg

Address: Oost/N 206, 2235 SH Valkenburg, Netherlands

GPS coordinates: 52.17365,4.43820

Latest update: January 9, 2026 12:00