Forests & watchtowers – trail along the Eppingen lines

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Forests & watchtowers – trail along the Eppingen lines

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Forests & watchtowers – trail along the Eppingen lines

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10.9km

160m

Running

The starting point is at the hiking car park directly on the B35 – from here, you'll quickly enter the dense forests and follow the historic traces of the Eppingen Line. The trail initially follows a narrow, natural path directly on the old defensive wall, which runs parallel to the…

by Land der 1000 Hügel: Kraichgau-Stromberg

Last updated: July 18, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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152 m

Trail on the Eppingen Lines Rampart

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A path runs along the rampart of the Eppinger Linie. It runs parallel to the main hiking trail, but is significantly shadier. The rampart ditch, which was formerly lined with …

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3.13 km

Sternenschanze (Eppingen Lines)

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For example, in the Mühlacker area, star forts protected particularly endangered sections. They have not been attacked on a larger scale. From above, you can clearly see the star shape. …

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4.36 km

Hill Sofa Ötisheim

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Throughout the hilly landscape, you will repeatedly find hill sofas where you can rest and enjoy the view. The special feature: the sofas are rotatable by 360 degrees and you can swing on them excellently.

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10.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.84 km

1.90 km

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.76 km

2.62 km

2.29 km

1.60 km

582 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

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Comments

June 11, 2025

The starting point is at the hiking car park directly on the B35 – from here, you'll quickly enter the dense forests and follow the historic traces of the Eppingen Line. The trail initially follows a narrow, natural path directly on the old defensive wall, which runs parallel to the main route – but

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