It was built in 1494 and originally served as a watchtower outside the city. At that time, it was surrounded only by a rampart and palisades, which were later replaced by walls around 1630 and 1730.

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1. Käppele Chapel, Königshofen – Beckstein Wine Village loop from Edelfingen

27.1km

07:50

670m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Riemenschneider Fountain – Tauberbischofsheim Market Square loop from Distelhausen

24.4km

06:36

330m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pulverturm Lauda – Upper Gate loop from Lauda

5.06km

01:29

140m

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

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Location: Lauda-Königshofen, Main-Tauber-Kreis, Main-Tauber-Kreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Upper Gate

1. Käppele Chapel, Königshofen – Beckstein Wine Village loop from Edelfingen

2. Riemenschneider Fountain – Tauberbischofsheim Market Square loop from Distelhausen

3. Pulverturm Lauda – Upper Gate loop from Lauda

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