Karlsruhe District
Rhein-Neckar-KreisSinsheimHilsbach Town Wall
Karlsruhe District
Rhein-Neckar-KreisSinsheimHilsbach Town Wall
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Hilsbach Town Wall
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Location: Sinsheim, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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December 17, 2025
Cycling
Around 1310, the Counts of Oettingen relocated Hilsbach from the valley floor to a strategically advantageous promontory. This relocation resulted in the construction of an impressive fortification system, including a fortress wall up to 20 meters high, designed to protect the town from attackers.
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Elevation 270 m
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Location: Sinsheim, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany