Karlsruhe Gate – Historic Town Hall, Rastatt loop from Rastatt

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Baden-Württemberg

Karlsruhe Gate – Historic Town Hall, Rastatt loop from Rastatt

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Karlsruhe Gate – Historic Town Hall, Rastatt loop from Rastatt

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2.98km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

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15 m

St. Alexander Church (Rastatt)

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As early as 1702, under Margrave Ludwig Wilhelm, foundations were laid for the Catholic parish church in Rastatt's market square. However, the War of the Spanish Succession (1701–1714) prevented its …

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231 m

Bernhardus Fountain

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Margrave August Georg, the last regent of the Catholic lineage of the House of Baden, in 1769 obtained the beatification of Margrave Bernhard II of Baden, who died of the …

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1.37 km

Karlsruhe Gate

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The Karlsruhe Gate was the first main gate of the Rastatt Fortress. It served as a passageway for the Frankfurt-Basel highway. The fortress was abandoned in 1890. Its military appearance (crenellated battlements and loopholes) was only hinted at architecturally.

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1.59 km

Stone Bridge Over the Murg in Rastatt

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The Murg is already quite wide here, and this impression is reinforced by the flat meadows along the edge. It's lovely to walk there.

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2.75 km

Market square and fountain in Rastatt

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In summer there is space, in winter the Christmas market is there.

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2.83 km

Historic Town Hall, Rastatt

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The town hall stands symmetrically opposite the parish church. The foundation stone was laid in 1716. The first phase of construction was completed in 1721 according to the design of …

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2.93 km

Alexius Fountain (Alexiusbrunnen)

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In 1723 and 1728, earthquakes destroyed parts of Rastatt - including parts of the castle. In 1739, a monument in the form of a fountain was erected on the market …

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2.97 km