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Site of the Roman Ford and Founding of Pforzheim

Site of the Roman Ford and Founding of Pforzheim

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Site of the Roman Ford and Founding of Pforzheim

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Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Scout Jens

July 20, 2019

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A shallow river crossing over the Enz, dating back to the time of the Roman settlers, which gave Pforzheim its name. This is where Pforzheim originated!

Learn more on the information panel at the site.

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haertera

February 28, 2022

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Here at the old town church of St. Martin and the ford is the historical center of the emergence of Pforzheim (Portus).

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Kristian

November 16, 2025

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Information panel about the origin of Pforzheim as the Roman settlement Portus (lat. harbor/ford) on the Enz river in the area of today's Old Town Bridge, as well as remains of the former ford.

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Elevation 250 m

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