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Rubble Hill
Southwest Corner, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
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“Good hike with amazing views”
Crazy to believe it's an artificial hill built from the ruins and rubble from World War II. Some... read more
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AdamAntal
Budapest, Hungary
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Not really a tourist sight
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Brian M
Omaha, Nebraska
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Good exercise for a non-rainy day. Ther's good information at the top on the hill's origins, but the only actual observable rubble is at the very top. According to Wikipedia the top 40 meters (nearly 10% of the hill/'s height) is from '45 rubble. However, you only see that in the last 100m or so of the walk...everything else is forest. Now, that's a pretty walk and the view is great, but if you're into ruin tourism, there isn't much here.
Date of experience: March 2016
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Fjs09
Bari, Italy
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The name of this place is Birkenkopf. From Stuttgarts centre is easy to reach, riding the bus line number 92.
This artificial hill was build with the rubble of Stuttgart, heavily bombed during the second world war.
Its a peaceful place that also offer a nice view of the city.
A visit to this place is strongly recommended. It will make you think about this sad piece of history we should never forget and never let happen again.
Date of experience: June 2016
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RileyCarson
Brugelette, Belgium
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This is a nice walk to the top, with a pretty view on a clear day. The rubble itself is pretty neat, but I would not put it on the short list of things to do in Stuttgart, particularly if you are short on time.
Date of experience: March 2016
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GrininnB
Eastham, Massachusetts
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This is another spot I am sure to bring visitors to see. While the view of Stuttgart below is picturesque, the easy hike up the wide paved path leads to a literally breath taking pile of building remnants from the Allied bombing. It's hard to imagine the image of 45% of the city below having been destroyed, but the pieces of chimney and pillars and foundations is an ominous display of the damage.
Date of experience: August 2015
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Goingplaces247
London, United Kingdom
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This is an incredible thing to do. In essence you scale a hill which is man-made from all the rubble of the buildings destroyed during the war. The path wraps around in a circle through gladed woods. The paths are wide and easy to navigate - even when wet. There is a shelter just before you go round the final corner. There is also car parking at the base of the hill and two bus stops. It's a very humbling experience and when you reach the top you are met with a iron cross and a stunning view of Stuttgart. It's memorable, thought provoking and so worth it. Put it on your to do list - you won't be disappointed.
Date of experience: May 2016
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