Three Days. One Hundred Kilometers. In Memory of the Lost Legions.

  • the ghosts of the Teutoburg Forest

Intro

In September of 9 AD, three Roman legions, XVII, XVIII, and XIX were betrayed and annihilated in the Teutoburg Forest.

This year we return, in order to remember and pay respect.

About the March

The March →
A self-sustained, 100 km, 3-day march from Porta Westfalica to Kalkriese
Why We March →
To honor lost legions of Rome
Who Can Join →
Those ready to carry their weight: physically and morally
How to Join →
Limited places. Serious commitment only
Press & Sponsors →
Values before visibility. Support with purpose

The Route Preview

The march follows the Arminiusweg trail; the final path of the Roman legions, from Porta Westfalica to Kalkriese, the presumed site of the final ambush.

What Happened in the Teutoburg Forest?

In September of 9 AD, three Roman legions: XVII, XVIII and XIX were led into the forests of Germania by a man they trusted.

Arminius, once a Roman ally, betrayed them.

Over three/four days of rain, mud and ambushes, the legions were annihilated.
Rome would never again use their legion numbers.

“Quintili Vare, legiones redde!”