Kastell Öhringen-West

Kastell Öhringen-West was a Roman military fort situated on a terrace between the Ohrn River and Maßholderbach stream. The roughly square installation measured 159 meters in one direction and 152 meters in the other, occupying approximately 2.18 hectares.

The fort was built around 160 CE and housed the Cohors I Helvetiorum, a Roman auxiliary unit. It was abandoned during the Alamannic invasions around 260 CE.

The site served as a religious center for Roman soldiers, with altars dedicated to deities like the Nymphs and Hercules. These discoveries show how soldiers incorporated their beliefs into daily garrison life.

The archaeological remains are buried beneath Hohenloher Hospital and are not directly accessible to visitors. Artifacts from the site are displayed at the Weygang Museum in Öhringen, where you can see finds from the fort.

The fort evolved through several construction phases, beginning with wooden structures that were later replaced by stone fortifications. Remains of heating systems and water supply infrastructure are partially preserved, revealing the engineering standards of Roman military design.

Location: Öhringen

Part of: Upper German-Raetian Limes

GPS coordinates: 49.20544,9.49740

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:07