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Baden-Württemberg

Stuttgart District

Rems-Murr-Kreis
Welzheim

Ostkastell Archaeological Park, Welzheim

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Baden-Württemberg

Stuttgart District

Rems-Murr-Kreis
Welzheim

Ostkastell Archaeological Park, Welzheim

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Ostkastell Archaeological Park, Welzheim

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    November 24, 2024

    Hiking

    The Ostkastel, with its excavations on display. A site worth seeing.
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    October 3, 2020

    Hiking

    The "Archaeological Park Ostkastell" is located in Welzheim in the Rems-Murr-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg.

    - a fort on the Upper German Limes
    - the "Ostkastell" was a "numerus fort"
    - "Open air museum"
    - reconstructions and stone sculptures, e.g. the west gate was reconstructed in its original size
    - From May to October the gate towers are also open every Sunday and public holiday
    - s. also: schwaebischerwald.com/index.php?id=582
    - more pictures komoot.de/highlight/71696
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    May 8, 2023

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    Parking directly in front of the castle. Well worth seeing, free entry
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    1. Roman East Fort Welzheim – Welzheim town park loop from Welzheim

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 480 m

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    Location: Welzheim, Rems-Murr-Kreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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