The Mannheim Observatory was once world famous, on par with Greenwich. No wonder that here was the zero point of the Baden State Survey (Soldner coordinate system).

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Siegfried

September 27, 2022

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The old Mannheim observatory played an important role in the survey of Europe and was used as a secondary station as an astronomical station for triangulation in the Rhenish triangular …

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Jochen

April 11, 2017

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Historic observatory behind the Jesuitenkirche.

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1. Rheinpark Mannheim – Rhine Promenade, Mannheim loop from Mannheim

4.70km

01:12

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Friedrichsplatz, Mannheim – Mannheim Palace loop from Mannheim Hauptbahnhof

6.41km

01:39

30m

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3. Neckar Riverbank (Mannheim) – Mannheim Observatory loop from Mannheim Hauptbahnhof

14.0km

03:34

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Mannheim Observatory

1. Rheinpark Mannheim – Rhine Promenade, Mannheim loop from Mannheim

2. Friedrichsplatz, Mannheim – Mannheim Palace loop from Mannheim Hauptbahnhof

3. Neckar Riverbank (Mannheim) – Mannheim Observatory loop from Mannheim Hauptbahnhof

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