Limes Germanicus - WP 12/11
N 48° 48.688 E 009° 41.453
32U E 550723 N 5406727
Reconstructed remains of a Roman watchtower along the Upper Germanic Limes border near the Southwest German village of Lorch.
Waymark Code: WMZ25
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 11/19/2006
Views: 77
The Limes Germanicus (Latin for Germanic frontier) was a remarkable line of frontier forts that bounded the ancient Roman provinces of Germania Superior and Raetia, and divided the Roman Empire and the unsubdued Germanic tribes, from the years 83 to 260. At its height, the limes stretched from near Bonn on the Rhine to near Regensburg on the Danube.
Watchtowers were constructed at intervals along the frontier. The watchtowers have all been given unique identifiers starting with the letters WP (Wachtposte in German) followed by a number series.
The ruins of this tower were already known from the beginning of the 19th century. Excavations occurred in 1877, 1885, and 1887.
You will need to walk a little to reach this location including a climb to the top of the valley. It makes a nice walk in the woods. You can park at N48 48.429 E9 41.715. Then follow the signs with the tower.(See photo).
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: Free
Opening days/times:
24/7
Web Site: [Web Link]
Condition: Partly intact or reconstructed
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