In the Rittnert state forest, attempts to cultivate foreign tree species have been made since 1880. This can still be seen in the different tree species here.
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February 8, 2025

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The name “Rittnert” goes back to the personal name “Rutenhard” or “Ruttenhard”. The following is documented from the year 1404: “The lordship has its own power in Durlach, which is called Rutenhart”.

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April 8, 2021

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Sign pointing to the teaching forest, very interesting how long attempts have been made to plant here

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1. Viewpoint over Durlach – sunken lane loop from Hohenwettersbach

13.2km

03:40

240m

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2. Hexenstäffele – Viewpoint over Durlach loop from Karlsruhe-Durlach

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04:16

250m

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3. Rittnert Forest Car Park – Turmberg Playground loop from Kleinsteinbach

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04:31

180m

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Elevation 280 m

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Sunday 15 March

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Rittnert Educational Forest

1. Viewpoint over Durlach – sunken lane loop from Hohenwettersbach

2. Hexenstäffele – Viewpoint over Durlach loop from Karlsruhe-Durlach

3. Rittnert Forest Car Park – Turmberg Playground loop from Kleinsteinbach

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