Römerkastell Caelius Mons

Romerkastell Caelius Mons is an archaeological site with preserved foundations of walls and towers from the late Roman period. The excavated remains reveal the typical layout of a Roman cohort fort, including a reconstructed tower that stands on the grounds.

The Romans built this fortress in the late 3rd century to defend the Danube-Iller-Rhine Limes frontier against Germanic and Alamannic incursions. The fort was constructed during a period of heightened pressure along this critical border region.

The fort served as a meeting point where Roman officials negotiated with local Alamannic leaders. The remains reveal how this border settlement functioned as a place of contact between two worlds.

The archaeological park is open to visitors and displays preserved foundation structures alongside a reconstructed defense tower that serves as a small exhibition space. You can walk through the site freely to examine the Roman fort's layout and understand how it once functioned.

Granite blocks outline what was once the fort's main administrative building, the principia, where soldiers performed official duties and held religious ceremonies. This central structure reveals how military organization and spiritual life were intertwined in the Roman garrison.

Part of: Donau-Iller-Rhein-Limes

GPS coordinates: 48.12040,10.12800

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:20