Location and city structure
Eppingen is located in the Kraichgau in the south-west of Germany at about 49°08′16″ north latitude and 8°54′37″ east longitude. The town includes the districts of Adelshofen, Elsenz, Kleingartach, Mühlbach, Richen and Rohrbach.
Landscape and climate
The municipal area extends from about 182 metres above sea level in the Elsenz valley near Richen to around 330 metres on the Heuchelberg in Kleingartach. In Eppingen, shell limestone, gypsum Keuper, loess and reed sandstone occur. The area has a mean annual air temperature of about 8.5 to 9 °C and is classified in municipal planning as a warm climate zone.
Viticulture and history
Elsenz is a wine-growing locality within the town of Eppingen. Vineyards are located, among other places, at the edge of the village and near the Elsenz lake. Eppingen was first mentioned in 985 and has belonged to Baden since 1806. Elsenz was incorporated into the town of Eppingen on 1 December 1971 as part of the municipal reform.
