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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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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April 11, 2017

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Historic observatory behind the Jesuitenkirche.

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1. Rhine Promenade, Mannheim – Bellenkrappen Viewpoint loop from D2

7.39km

01:53

20m

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

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2. Rheinpark Mannheim – Rhine Promenade, Mannheim loop from L1

4.76km

01:13

10m

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

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

6.69km

01:43

30m

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

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Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Mannheim Observatory

1. Rhine Promenade, Mannheim – Bellenkrappen Viewpoint loop from D2

2. Rheinpark Mannheim – Rhine Promenade, Mannheim loop from L1

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

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