Kleve-Reichswald
View of the road and cycle track following the path of the old Limes-Straße (in the field)
Evidence for a 1.5km section of the Limes-Straße has been discovered near Kleve-Reichswald. The Limes-Straße was the main road that connected the Roman cities of Xanten and Nijmegen (NL). In several places the surviving sections of the road’s foundations are 75cm thick and 8.2m wide. This is one of the best preserved sections of the Lower Germanic Limes.
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Note:
The archaeological remains that make up the Lower Germanic Limes (NGL) UNESCO World Heritage Site are all very well preserved. Most of these structures are buried underground and well protected. Some are visible above ground. So far, there is very little on-site information explaining the history and significance of these finds. We are currently working on a comprehensive package of information and presentation resources to promote public understanding of these sites.
