Archäologischer Wanderweg

In the footsteps of the Romans - A short journey through time to the legionary fort on Ennetacher Berg

What was it like in Mengen 2000 years ago? At that time Roman soldiers protected the border of the empire. The archaeological hiking trail leads in two easy but instructive hours of hiking up the Ennetacher Berg, where the legionary fort stood. At 12 stations you learn interesting facts about the Romans and what they did or built on this site. or built on this site.

When the Romans arrived shortly after the birth of Christ, they built a fort on the Ennetacher Berg, which was searched for a long time and has only been confirmed by excavations in recent years. could be proven. In the process, an even older fortification was found, dating back to around 1000 before Christ. And much more: temples, a bathhouse, floor mosaics people had a good time far away from Rome.

When in the year 70 AD Christ, the Danube Limes was no longer necessary, the Romans moved their their line of defense to the Alb and later to the Neckar. Ennetach remained a Roman village, as evidenced by finds, and was probably inhabited until around 230-260 AD, when the Alemanni invaded the area. invaded the land. The Alemanni took over the village on the Ablach and called it called it "Me-ingen".

For the almost 5 kilometers with not 1.5 hours of pure walking time does not require much stamina; not even for the not for the 43-metre ascent. During the hike, you can enjoy views over the Ablach valley again and again. In fact deer and birds can also be observed here. After the hike, you can stop for a bite to eat in the restaurants along the Ennetacher Kastellstraße or pay a visit to the nearby Gaggli noodle house.

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