The Romans who occupied the area from 69 to 79 AD built a road leading from Strasburg via Kehl, Hügelsheim, Rastatt, Gruenwinkel and Graben to Neuenheim which gave the village its ribbon-built character. In the 3rd century AD the Romans were driven out by the Alemanni tribes.
From 69 to 79 AD, the Romans constructed a road that ran from Strasburg through Kehl, Hügelsheim, Rastatt, Gruenwinkel, and Graben before reaching Neuenheim. This route gave the village its elongated appearance. In the third century AD, the Romans were displaced by the Alemanni tribes.