- Kasel
Roman aqueduct, 2nd century, with modification to the 4th century
It is well known that the best Riesling wines come from the Ruwer Valley. But drinking water?
The ancient capital of Trier already sourced its water from the Ruwer Valley. The approximately 13-kilometer-long pipeline, built in the 2nd century, began above Waldrach and carried the Ruwer water to Trier near the amphitheater with remarkably low gradients. The minimum flow rate was even higher than the water consumption of the present-day city! Clearly, the pipeline had to be correspondingly large. It was bricked and lined with waterproof mortar. For almost the entire distance, it ran frost-free underground. But see for yourself: In Waldrach, an original section is still on display along the bike path. And if you want to know why ancient Trier needed so much water, it's best to visit the Barbarathermen. According to current knowledge, it was the second largest bathing facility in the entire Roman Empire, covering an area of around 42,000 square meters. By the way: Modern Trier also sources its water from the Ruwer Valley, specifically from the Riveris dam.
Experience the Past Anew
Create your very own picture of the past: With the free ARGO app, you can view the pipeline on-site in its original size and in 360° representation using Augmented Reality. You can download the free ARGO app at (www.ar-route.de).
Technical Data:
Address: 54320 Waldrach, at the Ruwer-Hochwald bike path and Saar-Hunsrück Trail towards Kasel.
Website: www.ruwer-hochwald.de
Tel: +49 (0) 0651 / 1701818 (Ruwer Tourist Information)
Email: touristinfo@ruwer.de
Opening Hours: freely accessible
On the map
Bahnhofstraße 37a
54317 Kasel
DE
Phone: (0049) 651 1701818
Fax: (0049) 651 1709403
E-mail: touristinfo@ruwer.de
Website: www.ruwer-hochwald.de