City Wall Ahrweiler-Ahrtor

The existence of the Ahrweiler town fortification is documented since the mid-13th century, with first mentions of the moat dating back to 1261, the town gates to 1297, and the wall to 1298. The 1800-meter-long town wall, built on arches and pillars to better absorb shocks, encloses an area of approximately 18 hectares. The town moat was divided into four sections, each with its own water level due to topographical conditions and different elevations, separated by barrier walls.