Historic Market Square, Bretten – Aalkistensee loop from Maulbronn Stadt/Kloster

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Historic Market Square, Bretten – Aalkistensee loop from Maulbronn Stadt/Kloster

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Historic Market Square, Bretten – Aalkistensee loop from Maulbronn Stadt/Kloster

01:22

22.3km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

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Melanchthon House, Bretten

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Bretten Market Square and the Palatine Count's Fountain

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The following story is told about the origin of the name Eilfinger: In Maulbronn Monastery, the monks once lived strictly according to the strict rules of the Cistercians. They were …

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