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Blockturm Nürtingen

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Blockturm Nürtingen

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Blockturm Nürtingen

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Location: Nürtingen, Landkreis Esslingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Alpaca Farm Schaber – Upper Footpath to Oberensingen loop from Nürtingen

9.69km

02:37

130m

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

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2. Wengerthäusle Rest Spot – Nürtingen Old Town loop from Neckartailfingen

15.6km

04:04

110m

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

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3. Nürtingen Old Town – Nürtingen Old Town loop from Nürtingen

4.20km

01:06

30m

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

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Kristian

February 9, 2025

Built in the 14th century as the southeast corner tower of the medieval fortifications. From the 16th to the 19th century it served as a prison, named after the block in which the prisoners were held.

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January 5, 2024

Formerly part of the medieval city fortifications, later a prison and apartment.

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Bloggmaus

October 7, 2024

The Block Tower in Nürtingen is the remainder of the medieval city fortifications.
The name refers to the prison it once housed: people used to be put in the "block" as a punishment. The Block Tower secured the southeast corner of the city wall, which was first mentioned in 1354. The dark dungeon with only one opening in the ceiling is still preserved today.
The Block Tower can be visited in conjunction with a city tour.

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Location: Nürtingen, Landkreis Esslingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Blockturm Nürtingen

1. Alpaca Farm Schaber – Upper Footpath to Oberensingen loop from Nürtingen

2. Wengerthäusle Rest Spot – Nürtingen Old Town loop from Neckartailfingen

3. Nürtingen Old Town – Nürtingen Old Town loop from Nürtingen

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