Kleinkastell Adolfseck, Roman fort ruins in Bad Schwalbach, Germany
The rectangular stone fortification measures 18 meters in width and 20 meters in depth, featuring walls constructed from local Taunus slate materials.
The Reichs-Limeskommission conducted excavations of the site in 1901, revealing a northern wall that stood 0.7 meters high with a thickness of 1.8 meters.
The fort belongs to the Upper German-Raetian Limes, a UNESCO World Heritage site that marks the ancient Roman Empire frontier in Germania.
Visitors can reach the site by following Federal Highway B54 from Bad Schwalbach through Adolfseck, with the fort remains visible as a mound in the meadow.
Archaeological investigations discovered oak wood remnants from a Roman bridge near the fort, with timber dating specifically to the year 170 CE.
Location: Bad Schwalbach
Part of: Upper German-Raetian Limes
GPS coordinates: 50.16498,8.07726
Latest update: May 19, 2025 14:31
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