Neckar-Alb-Aare Roman Route
A well-developed road network was one of the most important prerequisites for the organisation, administration and supply of the vast Roman Empire to function smoothly. The course of the Neckar-Alb-Aare Roman Road is based on the ancient routes, according to the "Peutingeriana Tabula". This medieval copy of an ancient street map shows many of the places that still show visitors a wide variety of Roman settlements history. Whether castell, village settlement or city – the most important stations in the former province of Obergermania can still be "experienced" along this route over almost 500 kilometres in the truest sense of the word.
The special feature of the Neckar-Alb-Aare Roman Road: As in ancient times, it crosses the borders between the German southwest and Switzerland! From the castle-rich heights of the Swabian Alb, wildly romantic along the Neckar to the lovely valleys of the High Rhine and the Aare, varied landscapes and mature culture delight visitors.
The Neckar-Alb-Aare Roman Road makes it possible to experience:
- Roman history, which comes alive thanks to the extensive excavations, monuments, open-air museums and regular Roman festivals;
- the variety of the landscape and the many sights along the route;
- the diverse range of cycling and hiking tours.
Type of route: Holiday route
Theme: Ancient life in the Roman provinces along old Roman roads
Start / Finish: Köngen (Esslingen district) to Brugg / Windisch (Canton Aargau, CH) or Frauenfeld (Canton Thurgau, CH)
Length: approx. 500 km
States: Germany (Baden-Württemberg), Switzerland
Holiday regions: Swabian Alb, Neckar-Erlebnistal, Black Forest-Baar, High Rhine, Lake Constance, Randental, Aargau, Thurgau, Schaffhausen
Roman life and ancient culture
Authentic testimonies of Roman life and ancient culture along the Roman Road provide exciting insights into the life of that time. Remnants of the former settlement can be discovered everywhere along the way, be it farms, bathing and heating facilities, forts, water pipes, latrines or museums with countless finds from archaeological excavations. Many of the events on offer are aimed not least at families. For example, history comes alive at Roman festivals, such as those held regularly in Hechingen-Stein, Hüfingen, Brugg and Windisch. Roman legionaries fight against Celts or Alemanni, craftsmen show their skills, bread is baked and swords are forged.
Museums & Theme Tours
At the diverse educational programmes offered by the museums along the route, visitors can, for example, try out ancient working techniques or cooking recipes for themselves or learn about archaeological working methods.
Finally, at the southern endpoint of the Roman Road in the Swiss town of Windisch, interested visitors can explore various aspects of Roman life on the Legionary Trail of the Aargau Museum: various game and theme tours for all age groups invite visitors to discover the world of the Vindonissa legionary camp for themselves. At the end, the budding legionaries can spend the night in true-to-the-original team accommodation.
Folding map and app for the route
The Neckar-Alb-Aare Roman Road brings ancient history to life. A clear folding map with the most important information can be requested free of charge from the office, as can an event flyer with the annual highlights. The app "Römerstraße", which informs the user about all activities and opportunities and navigates to the desired location, is available for download free of charge.
Events
The Neckar-Alb-Aare Roman Road can be discovered in a very special way during the events offered at the stations: Following in the footsteps of antiquity, they follow the Romans on their way through the Upper Germanic province, illuminating the most varied aspects of the already diverse legacies of the Romans in the region. For more information, please contact the office or click on the following link:
Route guidance with parking space information
This information is a service offer from ALPINE in cooperation with FERIENSTRASSEN.INFO 
Römerstraße Neckar-Alb-Aare e.V.
Hauptstraße 23
D - 78628 Rottweil
NECKAR-ALB-AARE ROMAN ROUTE
