- 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, started above Waldrach and carried the Ruwer water with surprisingly low gradient to Trier, near the amphitheater. The minimum flow rate was even higher than the water consumption of today's city! Clearly, the pipeline had to be correspondingly large. It was masonry and lined with waterproof mortar. Almost along the entire route, it ran frost-free underground. But see for yourself: In Waldrach, there is still an original section to visit 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, this 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.
A station on the roads of the Romans.
Experience the past anew
Get 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. Download the free ARGO app (www.ar-route.de).
Technical Data:
Address: Bahnhofstraße, 54320 Waldrach
Website: www.ruwer-hochwald.de
Tel: +49 (0) 0651 / 1701818 (Tourist information Ruwer)
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