Best river trails in Stuttgart
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Explore the most popular river 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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- 4.4 (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
- 4.8 (46)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular, natural circular trail near Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. This popular circular trail leads past three lakes and through tranquil forests, perfect for enjoying nature to the full. The hiking trails are very well maintained and easy to follow. The route starts at the car park near the Pfaffensee lake. At the beginning, the trail climbs for a while with a moderate incline until you reach the turning point. There is a red deer enclosure on the way. On the way back, the route follows...
- 4.7 (71)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrInteresting, pleasant circular route in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. From Bad Canstatt it goes via Wilhelmsplatz and along the old town hall to the banks of the Neckar. The path follows the course of the river to the Max-Eyth-See, which invites to rest and take a break. The way back is on the opposite side of the river. There are always interesting sights to discover and beautiful views over the Neckar to enjoy. On the way there are cafes and restaurants to stop off. Highlights: - Neckar...
- 4.3 (25)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried, popular circular route near Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. Solitude Palace is the former hunting residence of the King of Württemberg. The palace can now be visited for an entrance fee and is open to visitors all year round. The grounds of Solitude Palace are open around the clock. Highlights of the circular route: - Bear Lake - Solitude Castle - Red deer park nature reserve
- 4.4 (27)·Hard·57.9 km·Est. 16.5–18 hrPopular circular route near Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. This varied tour around Stuttgart is an absolute classic that has been a popular destination for hikes, jogging and mountain bike tours for decades. On the Rössleweg, also known as the Stuttgart circular hiking trail, Swabia shows itself from its most beautiful side. In the western section, it leads through many forests, while vineyards dominate in the east. Of course, cultural monuments and rustic rest stops are not neglected either....
- 4.2 (19)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThe 4-castle circular route connects the ruins of Freienstein, Engelburg, Heidenburg and Hofener Zwingburg. These historic walls, some of which date back to the 12th century, offer sweeping views of the Neckar river. The route leads past the picturesque Veitskapelle chapel in Mühlhausen and through shady mixed forests with old beech and oak trees. Numerous wildflowers bloom in the orchards along the way in spring, attracting bees and butterflies. According to reports from visitors, the path...
- 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...
- 4.4 (19)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPicturesque circular route around Botnang near Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The route symbol is a cuckoo on a wooden sign with a red arrow. Even though there is a boar on Botnang's coat of arms, the town's symbol is the cuckoo. This goes back to a story about the then Duke of Württemberg, who heard a cuckoo and wanted the population to get the bird's nest. Since the entire forest is considered his nest, the Botnangers had to hand over the beautiful forests to him. The forest can now be...
- 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
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Stuttgart?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Stuttgart is RTC Stuttgart - Strasbourg. This trail is estimated to be 339.9 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Stuttgart?
Stuttgart: With an ascent of 7,310 m, RTC Stuttgart - Strasbourg has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Stuttgart - Schömberg - Pforzheim with 2,842 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Stuttgart?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Stuttgart is Rössleweg (Stuttgart Circular) with a 4.4-star rating from 27 reviews.
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- Altenberg Circular Route
- Hauptbahnohf - Max-Eyth-See - Killesberg
- From Wangen to the Schillerlinde
- Weinsteige - Frauenkopf - Schloss Rosenstein
- From the Porsche Museum through the Greutterwald
- From the railway viaduct around Steinhaldenfeld
- Feuerbachtal - Neckar - Schnarrenberg
- Stuttgart-North's Neckar River Circular Route
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Points of interest
- 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
- Städtisches Lapidarium
- Schloss Solitude Aussichtspunkt
- Kavaliersbau
- Schloss Solitude
- Buberlesweiher
- Flamingosee
- Blick auf Münster
- Wielandshöhe