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Stuttgart District

Historic town center of Forchtenberg

Stuttgart District

Historic town center of Forchtenberg

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Historic town center of Forchtenberg

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Location: Forchtenberg, Hohenlohekreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Forchtenberg Ruins – Kupfer Stream loop from Forchtenberg

11.7km

03:15

210m

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2. Kupfer Stream – Forchtenberg Ruins loop from Niedernhall

19.4km

05:28

400m

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3. Würzburg Gate, Forchtenberg – Black Footbridge (Kupfertal) loop from Forchtenberg

8.49km

02:27

200m

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Michael (Wasi)

September 21, 2025

Winding alleys lead past old city gates such as the Brunnentor and the Würzburger Tor, along the city wall, to the town hall, the town fountain, and up to the castle ruins that stand watch over everything. Between the walls lies the Kern House, birthplace of Sophie Scholl, a quiet place of remembrance.

Floral decorations, cobblestones, and small squares invite you to linger – whether in the Amtsgarten (official garden), at the cemetery church, or in one of the cozy restaurants. The old town tells of centuries of life, change, and home – and welcomes its visitors with open doors and quiet charm.

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Tibor🥾🌿☀️

September 25, 2023

Forchtenberg is a town in the Hohenlohe district in the Franconian-influenced northeast of Baden-Württemberg. It belongs to the Heilbronn-Franconia region (until May 20, 2003 the Franconian region). Today's town of Forchtenberg was created in 1971/1972 through the incorporation and merger of the towns of Forchtenberg and Sindringe as well as the communities of Ernsbach, Muthof and Wohlmuthausen.

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Rika123

March 12, 2021

Forchtenberg in the Hohenlohe district, Baden-Württemberg.
- Birthplace of Sophie Scholl

More information at:
- forchtenberg.de/startseite

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Location: Forchtenberg, Hohenlohekreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Historic town center of Forchtenberg

1. Forchtenberg Ruins – Kupfer Stream loop from Forchtenberg

2. Kupfer Stream – Forchtenberg Ruins loop from Niedernhall

3. Würzburg Gate, Forchtenberg – Black Footbridge (Kupfertal) loop from Forchtenberg

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