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Eppinger Lines Forest Trail – Sauberg Chartaque Watchtower loop from Maulbronn Stadt/Kloster

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Maulbronn

Eppinger Lines Forest Trail – Sauberg Chartaque Watchtower loop from Maulbronn Stadt/Kloster

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Eppinger Lines Forest Trail – Sauberg Chartaque Watchtower loop from Maulbronn Stadt/Kloster

04:07

15.3km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

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Start point

Train Station

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1.40 km

Eppinger Linien Fortification

Highlight • Historical Site

Restored site on the Eppinger Line with a wooden fence and information board on the historical significance of this former defensive structure.

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1.48 km

Trail on the Eppingen Lines Rampart

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A path runs along the Epping Line rampart. It runs parallel to the main hiking trail, but is considerably shadier. The moat, which was once lined with sharpened wooden stakes, runs alongside. The path also passes a chartaque that no longer exists, the location of which is clearly identifiable by the surrounding ditch. A sign here also provides information about the Epping Line. Please note that this is also a mountain bike trail.

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3.24 km

Eppinger Lines Forest Trail

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The Eppinger lines were an 86 km long fortified defensive line that reached from Weißenstein at Pforzheim about Mühlacker, Sternenfels, Eppingen to Neckargemünd. They were originally built at the end of the 17th century to prevent French raids during the Palatinate War of Succession.

In Mühlacker you will find a replica of a watchtower, which also highlights the geographically advantageous location of this former defensive line.

The paths around the Eppinger lines are still much used today, but rather by hikers and mountain bikers than by soldiers. Especially in the fall, take a walk through the colorful deciduous forest.

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4.51 km

Sternenschanze (Eppingen Lines)

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Sternschanzen, for example, secured particularly endangered sections in the Mühlacker area. They have not been attacked on a large scale.
You can see the star shape from above. If you walk along the wall, you can at least guess it.

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4.75 km

Sauberg Chartaque Watchtower

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Beautiful view over Schönenberg and far into the country.

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5.71 km

Southern Fortification of the Eppingen Lines (Welschnauweg)

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South construction of the fortifications on the Eppinger line. The sophisticated integration into nature is convincing again and again. Also known as the southern exit of the Mordor von Mühlacker.

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6.21 km

Eppiniger Linien Weg

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Natural hiking trail along the Eppinger Line on the still clearly visible defense line. There is also a large biotope in this section.
Further information on the Eppinger Line: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eppinger_Linien

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8.66 km

Historic Timber‑Framed Houses of Lienzingen

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The settlement history of Lienzingen stretches back over 2000 years. The town is located on an old transport route that was already used by the Romans. From the early Middle Ages to modern times, one of the most important and busiest trade routes from southern Germany to the Main ran through the town. The historic town center is particularly impressive.

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15.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

4.51 km

1.75 km

384 m

254 m

Surfaces

5.78 km

4.32 km

2.40 km

1.78 km

596 m

399 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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Eppinger Lines Forest Trail – Sauberg Chartaque Watchtower loop from Maulbronn Stadt/Kloster

Eppinger Linien Fortification

Trail on the Eppingen Lines Rampart

Eppinger Lines Forest Trail

Sternenschanze (Eppingen Lines)

Sauberg Chartaque Watchtower

Southern Fortification of the Eppingen Lines (Welschnauweg)

Eppiniger Linien Weg

Historic Timber‑Framed Houses of Lienzingen

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