Römerschanze, Archaeological site in Grünwalder Forst, Germany.
The Römerschanze comprises a triangular fortification with defensive walls, ditches, and earthworks spanning approximately 75 meters per side, featuring visible remnants of ancient military architecture within the forested landscape.
Constructed during the late 3rd and early 4th centuries AD, this Roman fortification served as a strategic military outpost until Roman withdrawal around 700 AD, later being expanded into a medieval castle between the 11th and 12th centuries.
Archaeological excavations have uncovered Roman coins including those of Emperor Magnentius and Arcadius, pottery fragments, tools, and weapons that provide valuable insights into the daily lives of Roman soldiers and local inhabitants.
The site is accessible via marked hiking trails in the Grünwalder Forst and offers educational opportunities through guided tours provided by the Bavarian State Archaeological Collection for visitors interested in Roman military history.
This fortification represents one of the few sites in Bavaria where continuous occupation can be traced from the Roman period through the medieval era, showcasing architectural evolution over nearly a millennium.
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