Stupferich Explained

Stupferich
Type:Borough
City:Karlsruhe
Image Coa:Wappen Stupferich.png
Image Plan:Locator map Stupferich in Karlsruhe.svg
State:Baden-Württemberg
District:Urban district
Coordinates:48.95°N 38°W
Population:2975
Population As Of:2020-12-31
Area:6.4999
Elevation:215
Postal Code:76228
Area Code:0721

Stupferich is a district of Karlsruhe. The high-altitude district is one of the Bergdörfer (mountain villages) of Karlsruhe and is located about 100 meters above the city center in the hilly landscape on the southeastern edge of the city area. In terms of natural geography, it belongs to the southern Kraichgau and has been part of the Central/North Black Forest Nature Park since January 2021.

History

The first documented mention as Stutpferrich in a copy of the Codex Hirsaugiensis dates back to the year 1100. The name suggests that the place was originally built for horse breeding.[1]

An alleged castle called Burg Stupferich, which is said to have been located south of the village, can no longer be proven today.[2]

In 1972 Stupferich was incorporated into Karlsruhe.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geschichte Stupferichs . karlsruhe.de . City of Karlsruhe . 16 September 2024 .
  2. Book: Schuster, Eduard . 1908 . Die Burgen und Schlösser Badens . Karlsruhe . Hofbuchhandlung Friedrich Gutsch . 273 .