Blue Tower, Bad Wimpfen – Castle Quarter, Bad Wimpfen loop from Bad Wimpfen

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Blue Tower, Bad Wimpfen – Castle Quarter, Bad Wimpfen loop from Bad Wimpfen

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Blue Tower, Bad Wimpfen – Castle Quarter, Bad Wimpfen loop from Bad Wimpfen

01:26

5.34km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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626 m

Blue Tower, Bad Wimpfen

Highlight • Monument

The city's landmark served to defend the imperial palace.
It is named so because of the slate roof, which shimmers blue when the sun shines on it.
In the 19th century, the tower was expanded to include turrets.
The tower is also known for its 134-step, 43-square-meter watchman's apartment, where the watchman has lived since the 13th century - and still does today.

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841 m

Castle Quarter, Bad Wimpfen

Highlight • Historical Site

It is known for its picturesque streets and charming half-timbered houses. The Blue Tower, a defensive tower from the 12th century, offers a magnificent view over the Neckar valley and is a landmark of the city. The Imperial Palace is the largest north of the Alps.

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2.19 km

Bad Wimpfen Monastery and St. Peter’s Knight’s Collegiate Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The complex has a turbulent history, but also 400 years of vacancy. It is worth seeing the tombs, which were last used as a cloister. Likewise the church with its illustrated Bible stories. The side chapel was particularly impressive for me. Read the website of the support association beforehand to get valuable information.

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3.25 km

View of Bad Wimpfen

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From here you have a great view of the Neckar and Bad Wimpfen. It is nice to stroll along the Neckar and enjoy the great view.

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4.27 km

Bad Wimpfen City Wall

Highlight • Monument

The city wall of Bad Wimpfen is an impressive relic from the Middle Ages and surrounds the historic old town. Parts of the wall date back to the time of the Staufers in the 13th century.

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4.36 km

Half-timbered Houses of Bad Wimpfen

Highlight • Historical Site

Very beautiful and well-maintained old town. Many different half-timbered houses can be admired here.

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4.57 km

Hohenstaufen Square and Half-timbered Alley, Bad Wimpfen

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One of many beautiful and rustic half-timbered houses in the old town.

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4.58 km

Lion Fountain, Bad Wimpfen

Highlight • Monument

The fountains in Bad Wimpfen mark the most important entrances to the market - including the Lion Fountain. Decorated with the imperial city's coat of arms and the imperial eagle, it welcomes guests to the town of Bad Wimpfen. It dates from the end of the 16th century.

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5.34 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.54 km

1.18 km

950 m

584 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.95 km

2.30 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

10°C

6°C

44 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

February 2, 2025,Kurzbesuch in Bad Wimpfen

I only know Bad Wimpfen from driving past on the B27 🛣️ or from the Old German Christmas Market 🎄 I've never done any real sightseeing 👀🤳 there.
I started today at the St. Peter's Collegiate Church ⛪ in the oldest part of Bad Wimpfen, called "Bad Wimpfen im Tal".
I then continued along the Neckar 🚶‍➡️ to "Bad Wimpfen …

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December 10, 2022,Bad Wimpfen ~ dieser wunderschöne Weihnachtsmarkt musste auch noch sein 😏🎄🕯️🛍️

We already know Bad Wimpfen and its beautiful old town from a trip in November last year, but after reading first from Rita and then from the highlights how beautiful and worthwhile the Christmas market is there 🤩 (and because our car is still not ready 🙄 and the Christmas market in Esslingen will probably come to an end 😢) …

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