Best city walk trails in Stuttgart
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Explore the most popular city walk trails near Stuttgart with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.6 (42)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrHistorical walk in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. This charming walk takes you through the popular Stuttgart Palace Gardens. The park is 600 years old and covers around 64 hectares. Highlights: - Palace garden - Middle palace garden - Corner lake - Horse tamer group in the Lower Palace Garden - Academy Fountain at the New Palace - Panoramic views
- 4.4 (44)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried circular route through Stuttgart's parks. The Great Stuttgart Park Circuit leads through the central parks of Stuttgart's city centre: the Upper, Middle and Lower Palace Gardens and Rosenstein Park. There are numerous opportunities to stop for refreshments along the way and a barbecue area for a picnic in summer. Highlights: - Rose garden - Lower castle garden - Middle and upper castle gardens - Planetarium
- 4.2 (16)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrRelaxed city walk in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. This walk starts at the Südtor multi-storey car park in Stuttgart. If you want to avoid the journey from Stuttgart-Süd to Stuttgart-Mitte, you can simply set off from the main railway station. It is only a stone's throw from the main railway station to the palace gardens. The route can be extended with a detour to Rosenstein Park. Highlights of the walk: - Upper palace garden - Lower palace garden - Middle palace garden - Rosenstein Park...
- 4.5 (11)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrVaried circular route through Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful route leads from Stuttgart Central Station through the palace gardens and past other sights in the city, such as the Carl Zeiss Planetarium and the Stuttgart Art Museum. Highlights: - Palace Gardens - Carl Zeiss Planetarium - Stuttgart pedestrian zone - Refreshment stops
- 3.9 (13)·Easy·6.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrA climb from the bustling Marienplatz up into the lush hills of Stuttgart’s southern slope can be enjoyed. The path winds through Wernhaldenpark, a hidden gem where giant Californian redwood trees tower over steep, wooded trails. This area was once home to an old fortification, and small markers along the way hint at the city’s defensive past. As the trail reaches Bopser hill, the urban sounds fade away, replaced by the rustle of oak and beech trees.
- 4.6 (12)·Easy·2.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular, beautiful walk in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The Höhenpark Killesberg is a local recreation park in the centre of Stuttgart. One of its most famous buildings is the Killesberg Tower. This 42 metre high tower offers an outstanding panorama over the Stuttgart basin. Highlights of the circular route: - Valley of Roses - Animal enclosure - View over Stuttgart
- 3.7 (8)·Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis urban yet nature-integrated circular walk leads through the elevated slopes of Northern Stuttgart. The trail explores the city's famous vineyards, following a diverse mixture of historic "Stäffele" (traditional stairways), narrow vineyard paths, and panoramic walkways above the valley basin. A central highlight is the unobstructed view of Stuttgart's city center, the TV Tower, and the Neckar Valley, along with the passage by the famous Weißenhof Estate. Due to the numerous steps and...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest city walk trail in Stuttgart?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest city walk trail in Stuttgart is Stuttgarter Stäffelestour. This trail is estimated to be 27.4 km long.
Which city walk trail has the most elevation gain in Stuttgart?
Stuttgart: With an ascent of 981 m, Stuttgarter Stäffelestour has the most elevation gain of all of the city walk trails in the area. The next highest ascent for city walk trails is Vom Schloss zum Schlössle with 765 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult city walk trail in Stuttgart?
The most popular and difficult city walk trail in Stuttgart is Hauptbahnohf - Max-Eyth-See - Killesberg with a 5.0-star rating from 5 reviews.
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- Nymphensee
- Glemsweiher
- Höchst
- Württemberg
- Lössaufschluss am Neckar in Stuttgart-Münster
- Max-Eyth-See
- Schloss Rosenstein
- Grillplatz Unterer Schlossgarten
- Eissee
- Aussichtspunkt Hasenberganlage (Hasenbergsteige 50)
- Grabkapelle auf dem Württemberg
- Hasenberg
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- Schloss Solitude Aussichtspunkt
- Kavaliersbau
- Schloss Solitude
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- Blick auf Münster
- Wielandshöhe