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Sternenfels - Eppingen

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    The route leads from Sternenfels to Eppingen, partly along the Eppinger Linienweg.

    Then take the S-Bahn to Oberderdingen - Flehingen (Sickingen station stop).

    From there on foot again:

    + 7 kilometers from the Sickingen stop to Sternenfels

    Or bus / taxi...
    Then from Oberderdingen / Flehingen stop
    Line 702 (Saturdays from around 9:00 a.m. every two hours, Sundays from around 10:30 a.m. every two hours!)
    Weekdays are scheduled much faster (hourly in the afternoons)

    The information about fitness only applies to the point-to-point hike to Eppingen. Anyone wanting to hike from Flehingen to Sternenfels should be aware of the additional 7 kilometers!

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    Distance 14.7 km
    3:46 h
    61 m
    207 m
    333 m
    185 m
    The route leads from the center of Sternenfels along the Eppinger Linienweg to Eppingen.
    Meadows and forests alternate, making it a fairly sunny hike.
    The highlights are:
    Sternenfels Schlossbergturm - From the end of April to early October, the kiosk is open. However, the tower is not on the route - but definitely worth a detour!
    Riesenhof near Ochsenburg - You can admire a collection of historical tools and objects there. The Riesenhof was once the feudal estate of the lords of Sternenfels.
    A detour there is definitely worthwhile.
    Mühlbach - Especially the many sandstone and half-timbered buildings are a feast for the eyes!
    Also, the view that opens up when you walk on the outskirts towards Eppingen is worth seeing!
    Eppingen - a half-timbered town with character - is shown on the welcome sign at the town's edge.
    A beautiful small town with cozy spots and a lovely pedestrian zone.
    There are plenty of cafes and beer gardens, and Eppingen has a lot to offer besides!
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    333 m
    Lowest point
    185 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 11.48%Dirt road 49.21%Forested/wild trail 32.93%Road 6.36%
    Asphalt
    1.7 km
    Dirt road
    7.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    4.8 km
    Road
    934 m
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    Safety information

    Main hiking trail 8 is not always paved and can be quite slippery and muddy after rain!

    Attention - this is a point-to-point route! To get back to Sternenfels, you should take the S-Bahn towards Bretten-Karlsruhe!

    Roadbook

    From the center of Sternenfels, we first walk along the main street towards Leonbronn. Shortly before leaving the town, turn right at the horse farm onto main hiking trail 8. We follow this to Ochsenburg, where we first cross district road 2060. We continue a bit along trail 8 until we reach district road 2149 to Mühlbach. We cross the road and walk along a field path that follows the road for a bit, continuing on the field path as it goes straight. Shortly before the end of the path, turn left onto the forest path and hike partly steeply downhill to Mühlbach.
    In Mühlbach, it is recommended to visit the town center. A short rest can be considered there. For this, turn left onto the street at the town entrance.
    Anyone who wishes can also continue straight ahead to the "Bildstöckkle" monument. If you walk through the town, you can turn right again at the Protestant church; following Frankenstraße also leads to the Bildstöckle.
    From Frankenstraße perspective, continue straight on a field path.
    On the left, you can already see the town of Eppingen. After a short distance, we turn left, then left again, and immediately right at the bench. On this section, you can catch a glimpse of Ravensburg between Mühlbach and Sulzfeld.

    The path now leads fairly straight towards Eppingen. Passing the Moonlight Ranch, we soon reach state road 1110 (Eppingen - Kleingartach), which we cross. Then we walk a bit parallel to L110 to the left and then turn right uphill towards Eppingen. The path passes the Jewish main cemetery and continues straight downhill to Eppingen.
    The route is still marked into the pedestrian zone and further to the station.
    However, it is recommended to plan a lengthy rest in Eppingen!

    I wish you a lot of enjoyment on the hike!

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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    From Mühlacker station and also from the S-Bahn stop Oberderdingen - Flehingen, Sternenfels can be reached by buses on line 102 (RVS / VPE). Both stops are on the rail network of line S4 of the Albtalverkehrsgesellschaft (AVG) between Karlsruhe and Heilbronn.

    Directions

    Accessible via country roads from Mühlacker, Bretten, or Ludwigsburg.

    Parking

    There are several free parking spaces at the outdoor pool, the cemetery, and at the car park of the Schlossbergturm.

    Coordinates

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    49.050447, 8.850696
    DMS
    49°03'01.6"N 8°51'02.5"E
    UTM
    32U 489090 5433074
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    Of course, remember sun protection in the summer!

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    14.7 km
    Duration
    3:46 h
    Ascent
    61 m
    Descent
    207 m
    Highest point
    333 m
    Lowest point
    185 m
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