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

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

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2. Ulrichstein loop from Nürtingen

12.0km

03:18

190m

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

4.23km

01:06

30m

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

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Elevation 330 m

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Monday 26 January

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

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