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Baden-Württemberg

Karlsruhe District

Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis

Roman Watchtower Hergenstadter Wald (Limes Post 8/39)

Baden-Württemberg

Karlsruhe District

Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis

Roman Watchtower Hergenstadter Wald (Limes Post 8/39)

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Roman Watchtower Hergenstadter Wald (Limes Post 8/39)

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Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Location: Adelsheim, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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April 21, 2025

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The "Hergenstadt Forest" watchtower is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Limes and is located near Adelsheim-Hergenstadt. This section of the Limes is particularly well preserved and offers a fascinating insight into the Roman border fortifications. The watchtower was once a strategic point for surveillance and communication along the Limes.

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February 2, 2025

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The remains of a Roman watchtower are located here on the Limes Trail. It is post 8/39. The traces are relatively difficult to see behind the sign.

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Elevation 420 m

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Location: Adelsheim, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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