Eppiniger Linien Weg – Sauberg Chartaque Watchtower loop from Ötisheim

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Eppiniger Linien Weg – Sauberg Chartaque Watchtower loop from Ötisheim

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Eppiniger Linien Weg – Sauberg Chartaque Watchtower loop from Ötisheim

04:30

16.5km

250m

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: September 25, 2026

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Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

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1.93 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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3.79 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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4.30 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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5.25 km

Sauberg Chartaque Watchtower

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Beautiful view over Schönenberg and far into the country.

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7.15 km

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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8.56 km

Eppinger Linien Fortification

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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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11.3 km

Maulbronn Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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The World Heritage site Maulbronn Monastery is considered one of the best-preserved medieval monastery complexes north of the Alps. The Cistercian character of the architecture and the surrounding cultural landscape …

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