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.
The Romans who controlled the region from 69 to 79 AD constructed a road that started in Strasburg, passed through Kehl, Hügelsheim, Rastatt, Gruenwinkel, Graben, and ended at Neuenheim. This route gave the village its elongated appearance. In the third century AD, the Romans were expelled by the Alemanni tribes.