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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Landkreis Heilbronn
Eppingen

Wildlife Tower Ottilienberg – Ottilienberg Barbecue Area loop from Ottilienberg

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Landkreis Heilbronn
Eppingen

Wildlife Tower Ottilienberg – Ottilienberg Barbecue Area loop from Ottilienberg

Easy

4.8

(13)

56

hikers

Wildlife Tower Ottilienberg – Ottilienberg Barbecue Area loop from Ottilienberg

01:06

3.81km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

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33 m

Life Tower at D'Ottilienburg near Eppingen

Highlight • Monument

The life tower from the garden show, which offers numerous animal species a new habitat, was rebuilt here on the Ottilienberg by the members of the BUND Eppingen local group.

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356 m

Very beautiful, idyllic forest path. Simply enjoyable.

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1.32 km

Here you can find a so-called Chartaque (watchtower). The reconstruction was part of the Eppinger Linien, a fortified defense line that stretched from Weißenstein near Pforzheim via Mühlacker, Sternenfels, Eppingen …

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3.49 km

St. Ottilienberg Chapel

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The way up to Ottilienberg leads along a small steep path.

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3.52 km

Stairway to Ottilienberg

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After the steep climb up to Ottilienberg, the last few meters are climbed via two wooden staircases.

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3.71 km

St. Ottilien Chapel on the Ottilienberg

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The Ottilienberg is located near Eppingen. In the 15th century, a pilgrimage chapel was built on this hill. Today, an educational center of the CJD (Christliches Jugenddorfwerk Deutschland) is located there.

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3.75 km

Ottilienberg Barbecue Area

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The barbecue area can be rented exclusively:

Ottilenberg barbecue area, contact: Odenwaldklub, Tel. 07262 601298
With shelter; with toilets; exclusive reservation possible; reservation required
Catering always on May 1st and Father's Day.

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3.81 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.09 km

1.14 km

414 m

143 m

Surfaces

2.04 km

1.18 km

278 m

272 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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