Römerkanal-Wanderweg – Station 13 – Aquäduktbrücke Mechernich-Vussem

Reconstruction of the Vussem aqueduct bridge. It was part of the Roman Eifel water pipeline to Cologne and spanned a now nameless side valley of the Veybach.

Traces from Roman times. Part of the Römer Canal for Cologne's water supply.

The construction of the Roman aqueduct was truly a masterpiece 👍

I would say the highlight on the Roman Canal hiking trail. But had imagined it larger.

At Vussem, the Veytal is more than 70 m wide, has steep slopes and is divided into two gorges.

The Romans bridged this incision with arches when building the water pipeline to Cologne. A total of ten to twelve self-supporting pillars used to stand here.

The foundation walls of two pillars were proven by excavations and examined in 1958. Three pillars with the associated line section were reconstructed in 1959. (Source: mechernich.de)

If you have not seen an aquaduct before, why not take a detour?

A steep staircase leads to the top of the former Roman aqueduct.

The water pipe to Cologne was designed as a pure downpipe. This made the construction very complex since the line was only allowed to lose a minimal amount of height on its way to Cologne.

Actually an impressive example of Roman engineering, but unfortunately no longer Roman except for a few remains of the foundation.
Although a small part of the original overall bridge was reconstructed at great expense, in our opinion it was designed very carelessly.
Located between the cemetery and the sports field with toilet house, no invitation for the hiker to linger.

Located right next to a parking lot and sports field. Certainly very crowded at later times of the day and when the weather is nice. A path leads up to the top of the aqueduct

Impressive that they built it. And that it has survived to this day. My respect!

When you stand in front of it, you cannot believe that it is so old.

For the Roman aqueduct see also de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eifelwasserleitung

Small but impressive aqueduct.

Amazing structure that was built here in Roman times. Display board explains the connections.

Beautiful aqueduct, which was part of the Roman aqueduct - to supply Cologne with Eifler drinking water.

Architectural achievement a very long time ago. Madness!

Station No. 13 of the Roman Canal WW with information board.

"Between Breitenbenden and Eiserfey we walk in Roman footsteps; impressive architectural remains bear witness to the enormous amount of work that was behind the ambitious plans of the conquerors.
We follow the Römerkanalweg and the Eifelspur "Water for Cologne".
komoot.de/tour/774925891

Very imposing and interesting.

A must

Very interesting to look at and the information board helps to understand the building