Eppiniger Linien Weg – View of Maulbronn Monastery loop from Mühlacker

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Eppiniger Linien Weg – View of Maulbronn Monastery loop from Mühlacker

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Eppiniger Linien Weg – View of Maulbronn Monastery loop from Mühlacker

04:47

17.9km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.73 km

Eppiniger Linien Weg

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Natural hiking trail along the Eppinger Line on the still clearly visible defense line. There is also a large biotope in this section.
Further information on the Eppinger Line: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eppinger_Linien

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2.23 km

Southern Fortification of the Eppingen Lines (Welschnauweg)

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South construction of the fortifications on the Eppinger line. The sophisticated integration into nature is convincing again and again. Also known as the southern exit of the Mordor von Mühlacker.

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4.82 km

Trail on the Eppingen Lines Rampart

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A path runs along the rampart of the Eppinger Linie. It runs parallel to the main hiking trail, but is significantly shadier. The rampart ditch, which was formerly lined with …

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6.24 km

Eppinger Linien Fortification

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Restored site on the Eppinger Line with a wooden fence and information board on the historical significance of this former defensive structure.

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7.80 km

Maulbronn Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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The World Heritage site Maulbronn Monastery is considered one of the best-preserved medieval monastery complexes north of the Alps. The Cistercian character of the architecture and the surrounding cultural landscape …

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8.08 km

View of Maulbronn Monastery

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To the south of the “Tiefen See” lies the “Schafhof”, a farm yard of the monastery, on a hill. From there you can see something of the monastery.

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9.05 km

Hohenackersee

Lake

13.3 km

Inn Zum Nachtwächter Lienzingen

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The historically and culturally significant half-timbered house, a listed monument from the 15th/16th century, today houses the hotel „Zum Nachtwächter“ and a country inn. For example, you can sit in the former stable, which has been converted into a pub.

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13.4 km

Historic Timber‑Framed Houses of Lienzingen

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The settlement history of Lienzingen stretches back over 2000 years. The town is located on an old transport route that was already used by the Romans. From the early Middle …

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17.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

3.24 km

2.46 km

1.09 km

419 m

Surfaces

6.26 km

4.16 km

3.44 km

1.84 km

1.43 km

768 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 11 October

16°C

3°C

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Comments

February 24, 2024,Kloster Maulbronn – Lienzingen Runde von Mühlacker

Nice round, even if the paved paths predominated on the way back from Maulbronn. Shortly before the destination there was a "dead end" but I didn't feel like walking through swamps AND thickets...

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July 17, 2022,Eppinger Linie – Chartaque am Sauberg Runde von Maulbronn Stadt

A super nice hike, if it absolutely has to be cut free again in the area of the Eppingerinie in the forest, because fear always runs with a tick, especially since at 30 degrees you don’t necessarily want to hike in long pants

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September 5, 2021,Von Maulbronn entlang der Eppinger Linie nach Lienzingen

So today again a history-heavy tour ... I started in Maulbronn and followed the Eppinger line to Lienzingen. A super nice trail on the wall of the Eppinger line. I have already walked part of the line at Eppingen. The entire Eppinger Linienweg has a length of 41 km that starts from Eppingen and goes to Mühlacker. Wonderful hiking trails …

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