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Karlsruhe District

Rogue Tower

Karlsruhe District

Rogue Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Rogue Tower

Recommended by 43 hikers out of 46

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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Location: Horb am Neckar, Freudenstadt, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. View Neckar valley – Witch Hunt Memorial in Horb loop from Horb

6.78km

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

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2. View of Horb am Neckar loop from Horb am Neckar

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

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3. Rafting path loop from Flößerwasen

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170m

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Kristian

July 9, 2022

The rogue tower was once the city tower. It became about that
Built in 1400 on Horb's shield wall and stands Rogue Tower 1
at one of the highest points in the old town. The mighty tower protected the endangered west side of the city against the steeply rising Schütteberg. Due to its location and its opening towards the city, this building has a defensive tower from which the defense of the city walls was organized and commanded. As early as the 18th century, the use as a prison gave the thief or rogue tower its name, and the new Württemberg rulers set up four fixed criminal prisons and a prison guard apartment in the tower in 1822. The half-timbered roof structure with a hipped roof was demolished and replaced with a tent roof.
Source: horb.albverein.eu/schurkenturm

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Juschu ( Jürgen & Vicky)

April 25, 2024

Given its size, there must have been a lot of villains!

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Matze ⛰️🥾

July 16, 2023

The rogue tower and the city walls are very interesting. Unfortunately we didn't take the time. A pity

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Elevation 410 m

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Location: Horb am Neckar, Freudenstadt, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Rogue Tower

1. View Neckar valley – Witch Hunt Memorial in Horb loop from Horb

2. View of Horb am Neckar loop from Horb am Neckar

3. Rafting path loop from Flößerwasen

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