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Simplicissimus House

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Simplicissimus House

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    March 11, 2018

    Cycling

    For all those interested in history and literature: this is the reception history of the work of Christofferus Grimmelshausen. Definitely plan a longer stay! Admission 3 €. Sunday 15-18 clock. A café sweetens the stay.
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    April 7, 2023

    Hiking

    Literary history museum with a permanent exhibition worth seeing of illustrations for "Simplicius Simplicissimus" by Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen, who lived as mayor in Renchen. The work is considered a major work of German baroque poetry.
    There are also regular events and special exhibitions.
    The literature trail with 16 stations, which leads out to Grimmelshausen Park, also starts at the Simplicissimus House.
    The museum is open on Sundays from 3pm to 6pm.
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    October 11, 2025

    Cycling

    Simplicissimus-Haus

    The Simplicissimus-Haus is a museum dedicated to the reception history of Johann Jakob Christoph von Grimmelshausen. The fundamental aim is the dialogue between modernity and history. Therefore, the Simplicissimus-Haus …
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    Simplicissimus House – Grimmelshausen Fountain loop from Renchen

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    02:37

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

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

    Moderate

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

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    Elevation 210 m

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    Location: Renchen, Ortenaukreis, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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