Keltischer Ringwall – archäologisches Zeugnis aus der Eisenzeit

History lies buried in the ground among the trees: Hidden here is an ancient ring wall, built by people who lived over 2,500 years ago.

Above the reservoir, hidden in the forest, lie the remains of this Iron Age fortification. It was likely built around 500 B.C.—a time when communities began to protect themselves with ramparts and ditches to fend off attacks and secure their supplies. The location was strategically chosen: high above the valleys, with a sweeping view of the countryside. This allowed for the monitoring of trails and the early detection of enemy approaches.

Today, the dam has altered the landscape, yet the terrain still bears witness to human adaptation. The ramparts are overgrown, but they preserve history in the soil—traces of the early settlement of the Stolberg region.

This route was developed as part of the LEADER-funded project “Quality Initiative for Hiking in Roetgen and Stolberg” with support from the European Union (EAFRD) and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.