Castra of Lorch

The Castra of Lorch is a Roman military fortress in southwestern Germany whose foundation walls remain clearly visible today. The site spans multiple areas with remains of barracks, storage buildings, and defensive earthworks that demonstrate its role as a strategic outpost.

The fort was founded in the first century CE to protect the Roman frontier against Germanic peoples for several generations. It was part of the larger defense line Rome established along this region and was eventually abandoned as political conditions shifted.

The site shows how Roman soldiers lived and worked here, with traces of their daily routines visible in the foundations. The remains give a sense of how coexistence between Roman occupiers and local people functioned on this frontier.

The site is accessible and can be visited in any season, with foundation walls remaining clearly visible. Sturdy footwear is helpful since the ground can be uneven and some areas are exposed.

Roman coins and tools are found here alongside Germanic objects, revealing how closely the two cultures existed side by side. These material traces tell a story of trade and occasional exchange despite the border tensions.

Location: Lorch

Location: Germania Superior

Elevation above the sea: 289 m

Part of: borders of the Roman Empire, Upper German-Raetian Limes

GPS coordinates: 48.79810,9.68855

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:21