Limes-Park Rainau
Archaeological open-air park on the UNESCO World Heritage Limes, with the Limes Gate, a watchtower, a Roman bath and a fort. Freely accessible.
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About the museum
The Limes-Park Rainau lies on the Raetian Limes, which runs for about six kilometers through the three districts of Buch, Schwabsberg and Dalkingen in the municipality of Rainau. The municipality was formed in 1975 from these three villages. The sites belong to the UNESCO World Heritage Limes.
The park includes the reconstructed Limes watchtower, the Limes Gate near Dalkingen, the Roman bath with civilian settlement on the Buch reservoir, and the Roman fort along the hiking trail. The wooden tower is a reconstruction from 2008 and recalls a watchtower from the year 165 AD; in the Middle Ages, the associated stone rampart was called the "Teufelsmauer" (Devil's Wall).
The Limes Gate is a Roman gate measuring about 15 by 15 meters, dating from around 213 AD. It is now protected in a glass cube and serves as a visitor center. The suspected presence of the emperor in the region makes August 11, 213, a particularly well-documented date. Fragments of a bronze statue that were found are on display at the Limes Museum in Aalen.
Highlights
- Limes Gate near Dalkingen in a glass cube
- Reconstructed Limes watchtower with a view
- Roman bath and civilian settlement at the Buch reservoir
- Roman fort along the hiking trail
- Freely accessible sites on the UNESCO World Heritage Limes
Permanent exhibitions
- Limestor Dalkingen – Reconstructed Roman gate from around 213 AD in a glass cube, serving as a visitor center that documents the history of the frontier.
- Limes-Wachturm – Walkable wooden tower, a reconstruction of a watchtower from 165 AD, with views of the Limes, the fort and the Eastern Alb heights.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission to the grounds and the Limes Gate is free; guided tours are offered separately.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available · 50 m to the entrance
At the Limes watchtower there is a parking lot about 50 m from the tower; another parking option is at the Buch reservoir (Roman bath).
The sites are spread across the municipal area (Buch, Schwabsberg, Dalkingen). Information on location and public transport is on the website of the municipality of Rainau.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Certified Limes guides (Limes-Cicerones) offer guided tours, with public tours at the Limes Gate on Sundays and public holidays. Group tours can be booked through the Ostalb district office (Tel. +49 7363 503-1315) or at www.limestor-dalkingen.de. |
