Obertor Dreieichenhain

The Obertor in Dreieichenhain stands at the northern end of the old town centre. Built in the mid-14th century, it is a stone gatehouse that once formed part of Dreieich’s defensive wall. The structure originally opened towards the town, acting as a small watchtower. Its outer gate and earthworks, added around 1460, were removed in 1790. A timber-framed wall was later inserted on the town side about 1800. The gate gained new importance in 1783 when it took over the bells of the demolished Mittelpforte. Today’s bells date from the 20th century and still sound across the quarter. The building is listed as a protected cultural monument, recognised for its medieval architecture. Its simple, sturdy form shows how the town defended itself in the late Middle Ages. Inside, visitors find a plain stone passage leading through the wall. The upper chamber once housed the bells, now silent but still in place. Outside, the surrounding streets follow the line of the old fortifications. The gate stands as the last visible link to Dreieichenhain’s 14th-century town plan.