Katzenberg Hillfort

The fortress extends across 1.2 hectares of land, featuring reconstructed defensive walls and two round towers built upon original foundations from Roman times.

Constructed around 300 AD after Germanic tribes crossed the Roman border, this fortification served as a refuge for inhabitants of the Roman settlement in Mayen.

The site represents one of 60 Late Roman hillforts in the Eifel and Hunsrück regions, demonstrating the military architecture and defensive strategies of the period.

The fortress remains are open every day throughout the year, with a 70-meter walkable section of battlements offering views across the East Eifel region.

Archaeological excavations revealed uncommon Roman roofing materials shaped like scales, providing evidence of specialized construction techniques used during the late Roman period.

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate

Accessibility: Inaccessible en fauteuil roulant

Opening Hours: 24/7

GPS coordinates: 50.32085,7.24529

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:48