Discover Kuppenheim

When planning a stay in Kuppenheim, the town’s history, park, and trails offer different points of orientation. You can explore historic traces in the town, make time for the Bürgerpark on the Murg, or compare hiking and cycling routes by length. The S-Bahn connections also provide a practical reference point when planning your activities.

Town history and Jewish heritage

Kuppenheim was first mentioned in a document around 1095. Most of the former fortifications were dismantled at the beginning of the 19th century, though parts of the former town wall remain. The Kuppenheim Local History Museum presents the town’s history and social development in twelve themed sections. This lets you explore different aspects of the town’s history within a single museum.

Jewish heritage is also present at several locations. Synagogenplatz commemorates Jewish life in Kuppenheim and the town’s synagogue, which was burned down during the 1938 pogrom. The Kuppenheim Jewish District Cemetery was first documented in 1694 and is significant as a district cemetery for central Baden. Both places add memorial sites and evidence of Jewish life to the picture of the town’s history.

The nickname “Knöpflestadt” is also part of the town’s local character. It comes from a legend dating to the Thirty Years’ War: people are said to have cooked Knöpfle in Kuppenheim at the time, a type of Spätzle. As a legend, this account is a distinct facet of the town’s history and differs from historical milestones dated in documentary records.

Bürgerpark, hiking trails, and woodland

The Bürgerpark on the Murg offers opportunities for family recreation and a modern playground. The park also features a scale model of the Murg, from its source to its mouth, with explanatory stations. As parks and installations can change, check the current status if a particular facility is important for your visit.

There are 4.4- and 8.5-kilometer routes to choose from for hikes in the Fichtental valley. Both lead through meadows and woodland, as well as through the Harsbachtal valley. Kuppenheim’s municipal forest is a deciduous woodland on the ridge between the Fichtental and Murg valleys, with views on both sides. These different landscape details can help you choose a hike to suit your preferred distance and surroundings.

Another option for sporting activities is the athletics facility on Großaustraße. For cyclists, the Tour de Murgtal is a 61-kilometer family cycling route from Baiersbronn to Rastatt. A proposed alternative route starting from Kuppenheim is different: it combines an S-Bahn ride to Baiersbronn with the return journey to Kuppenheim by bike.

Getting here and planning your tour

The S-Bahn connects Kuppenheim with Rastatt and Karlsruhe, and extends into the Black Forest as far as Freudenstadt. When planning, consider not just your destination but also the timetable for your chosen travel date, so check the specific connection before setting off. This is especially useful if you want to combine a train journey with a bike ride. The 61 kilometers of the Tour de Murgtal refer to the route from Baiersbronn to Rastatt, whereas the proposed alternative starting from Kuppenheim describes a different sequence of rail and cycling sections.

The wider region: Rastatt

The district of Rastatt offers a variety of natural and cultural landscapes to explore on its many cycling and hiking trails. In the city of Rastatt, the town museum is housed in a Baroque city palace opposite the Residenzschloss. Its permanent exhibitions cover Rastatt’s history over the past 300 years, as well as prehistory and early history. Rastatt Palace was the first Baroque residence built on German soil and was designed after the model of Versailles.

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See the regional travel overview: Rastatt.