The Roman lime kiln in Bad Münstereifel-Iversheim is part of the transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Lower German Limes. Here, the Roman army burned lime in huge, brick-lined kilns; lime was an indispensable component of mortar used in the construction of stone buildings.

The lime kiln in the Eifel is one of several kilns that were built and operated by Roman legionaries as early as 100 AD. Originally consisting of four kilns, it was initially restored and expanded by the Romans after its destruction by Frankish raids around 270 AD, but was abandoned in a hasty retreat around 300 AD. In 1966, the lime kiln was discovered during the construction of a water pipeline. Since then, six preserved kilns have been excavated and extensively documented.

One of the kilns was reconstructed and was actually put into operation. The kilns were fueled with dolomite, which the Romans quarried on the hillside above the site.

The facility is a partner business in the “Nordeifel: Sustainable Travel Destination” initiative.