Bad Wimpfen Town Church – Historic Salt Drilling Tower loop from Bad Rappenau Kurpark

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Bad Wimpfen Town Church – Historic Salt Drilling Tower loop from Bad Rappenau Kurpark

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Bad Wimpfen Town Church – Historic Salt Drilling Tower loop from Bad Rappenau Kurpark

02:57

11.0km

130m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.71 km

Kurwäldchen

Forest

5.56 km

View of the Neckar from Bad Wimpfen

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The viewing platform in Bad Wimpfen offers a breathtaking view over the Neckar and the surrounding landscape. From here you can enjoy the picturesque old town of Bad Wimpfen, the green fields and the rolling hills in the foreground.

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5.91 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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6.14 km

Bad Wimpfen Town Church

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The building is a fine example of the region's architecture and is located in close proximity to the Imperial Palace, another historic landmark of the city. Visitors can use the …

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6.27 km

Blue Tower, Bad Wimpfen

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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 …

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6.37 km

Half-timbered houses in Bad Wimpfen's Old Town

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The half-timbered house is very narrow overall, but becomes slightly wider towards the top.

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9.65 km

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Forest

10.2 km

Historic Salt Drilling Tower

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Some of the drill houses were built in 1828. The 18.7m high drilling tower on rails dates from 1905. It can access all six drilling houses. The drilling rig was …

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10.5 km

Bad Rappenau Graduation Tower

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At the Gradierwerk, there are some loungers and benches, which make it possible to settle down comfortably and enjoy the salty air. It is one of the main attractions in the park and is always well frequented.

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10.8 km

Monopteros in the Salinenpark, Bad Rappenau

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Very nice spa park. Especially in summer, the flower beds produce a true variety of colors. The fire bed is particularly admirable.

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11.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

2.10 km

1.98 km

936 m

738 m

Surfaces

4.83 km

2.68 km

1.99 km

1.01 km

308 m

197 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Friday 11 September

25°C

11°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

February 8, 2023,Bad Wimpfen - Bad Rappenau- Sonne ☀️/ Sole 👯‍♂️/ Zimtschnecke

It was so beautiful.
Sun ☀️, sun ☀️...
Unfortunately the wind was very fresh.
@Svetlana 🐐 Thank you for your company, time and ear 👂.

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December 17, 2025,Bad Rappenau, Bad Wimpfen # vorweihnachtlich ruhig 🎄🌲 (18.12.2025)

Contrary to expectations, it was very quiet and almost deserted today in the usually bustling city. Luckily, my favorite pub, "Retro," was open, because otherwise things looked pretty bleak. How a mulled wine instantly lifts the spirits!

🥳🙋‍♀️

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