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Contemplative path Epfendorf

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  • Reflection path Epfendorf Station 1 "Experience the Neckar"
    Reflection path Epfendorf Station 1 "Experience the Neckar"
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    "Thoughts uphill" - under the aspects of nature, culture or spirituality, the contemplative path Epfendorf leads along 10 stations from the Neckar in the center of Epfendorf up to the Marienkapelle. Each aspect is marked by a corresponding color scheme; information at the stations points to the respective impulses.

    moderate
    Distance 1.3 km
    0:30 h
    116 m
    0 m
    599 m
    483 m

    Contemplative path - Thoughts uphill. A path that is more than just a physical route. Each station is marked with three different color spots where everyone can contribute their thoughts. Nature lovers as well as those who want to be made aware of the various cultural treasures in this area. And the aim is to reach the heights with spiritual depth. The information panels at the individual stations point to the threefold accents through which everyone can be personally inspired. The initiators, committed citizens from the town, the Catholic parish of St. Remigius as the sponsor, and local clubs and groups who have taken on sponsorships for the stations of the path, are pleased when young and old, individuals, families, and groups are invited to embark on a journey of discovery in nature, culture, and/or spirituality. The invitation stands: Simply take a turn away from everyday life – with "Thoughts uphill".

    Author’s recommendation

    The route seems short - but be sure to allow enough time to linger at all ten stations!

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    599 m
    Lowest point
    483 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 68.71%Dirt road 1.49%Path 15.44%Road 14.34%
    Asphalt
    914 m
    Dirt road
    20 m
    Path
    205 m
    Road
    191 m
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    Tips and suggestions

    www.besinnungsweg-epfendorf.de

    Roadbook

    Station 1 Experience the Neckar (center of Epfendorf, Butschhofweg, at the Neckar)

    Station 2 Set out on the way (St. Remigius Church)

    Station 3 Sources of life (church square and fountain)

    Station 4 Open doors (gate to the Roman path)

    Station 5 Contemplation (St. Anna Chapel)

    Station 6 Recharge (Linden tree, Krumme Steige)

    Station 7 View (viewing platform)

    Station 8 Breathe deeply (labyrinth in the nature reserve)

    Stations 9 and 10 Arrive (Marienkapelle and field cross)

    The way back down to the valley: On the forest path go right past the cross, about 150 meters to the clearing. Here the view opens up over the fields around the Kirchbühl and the Harz forest. Follow the field path to the paved road on the right, then turn right towards the valley. Then you reach the viewing jetty again.

    Parking

    Park in the center of Epfendorf (town hall, Volksbank) and then go down to Station 1 at the Neckar

    Coordinates

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    48.247261, 8.599320
    DMS
    48°14'50.1"N 8°35'57.6"E
    UTM
    32U 470254 5343860
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    Equipment

    Sturdy shoes and surefootedness are required for the last section up to the Marienkapelle.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    1.3 km
    Duration
    0:30 h
    Ascent
    116 m
    Highest point
    599 m
    Lowest point
    483 m
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