Römische Ruwerwasserleitung

The Roman Ruwer Water Conduit is an ancient channel system that transported water from the Ruwer Valley across considerable distance. The waterway was constructed from local sandstone and slate, engineered to follow the land's natural slope toward its distant destination.

The conduit was built during Rome's early imperial period as part of Trier's expanding infrastructure network. It operated for centuries until Roman civilization in the region ended.

The aqueduct once supplied water to public baths and fountains that served Roman Trier's growing population. Visitors walking along the remaining sections can understand how essential this infrastructure was to urban daily routines.

You can view original and reconstructed sections at several accessible locations throughout the valley. The walking route follows the historic waterway's path and is easy to navigate for most visitors.

The reconstructed sections show how Roman engineers used clever solutions to carry water across valleys and uneven ground without modern equipment. These methods represent a remarkable technical achievement of their time.

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate

GPS coordinates: 49.73880,6.74579

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22