Best river trails in Schönbuch Nature Park
Schönbuch Nature Park is an almost completely wooded area to the south-west of Stuttgart. Its easily accessible location makes it an important recreational area in this region. Its core area was designated the first nature park in Baden-Württemberg back in 1972. The highest peak in Schönbuch is the Bromberg. Due to its species-rich and idyllic forest areas, the nature park was awarded the title of Forest Area of the Year in 2014.
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- 4.4 (88)·Moderate·13.5 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrHarmonious, certified premium hiking trail in Schönbuch, Stuttgart region, Baden-Württemberg. This route in the Schönbuch Nature Park leads through diverse forests, past colourful meadows with wildflowers and through orchards. The circular route is always well signposted; information boards and interactive stations accompany hikers. Part of the circular route takes you along the Schaich, where only the babbling of the stream pierces the silence. If it has rained a few days beforehand, parts...
- 4.2 (46)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular, idyllic circular route in the Schönbuch Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg, Germany This wonderful route leads into the Schönbuch Nature Park. The start is in Bebenhausen at the Seebach car park. It goes through the Bannwald with its natural beech-mixed forest ecosystem and directly to the Golderbachtal. For nature lovers, the varied valley landscapes that accompany the small and large Golderbach are an experience in particular. Unexpectedly, a panoramic path opens up in front of you,...
- 4.3 (13)·Easy·2.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort, scenic hiking tour in Schönbruch Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. You start from the car park at the Naturfreundehaus in Herrenberg. There you also have the opportunity to stop for refreshments. The trail lies in the Schönbruch Nature Park and leads through the forest to the Stellberg, where the Schönbuchturm viewing tower is located. Highlights of the circular route: - Stellberg - Schönbuchturm observation tower - Friends of Nature House - Cold well
- 4.1 (13)·Hard·19.8 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular, varied circular route near Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg. On this natural loop, sections of forest alternate with flower meadows and fields. There are always beautiful views of the university town of Tübingen and its charming town center. A cultural and historical highlight is Hohenentringen Castle, now a restaurant. From the starting point, the route follows the babbling Goldersbach stream through the valley of the same name. It climbs up to the royal hunting lodge. From there, the...
- 4.3 (7)·Moderate·14.5 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVery natural hiking trail in the Schönbuch Nature Park. In this natural idyll, you have a good chance of coming across wild animals such as deer. The forest is criss-crossed by many small streams, and the section along the Schaich river has a fairytale feel to it. From the starting point, the route first climbs a good distance, past the Betzenberg (500 metres) and down to the stream valley. You are always surrounded by wild nature, which you can enjoy here in all its beauty and splendour....
- 4.4 (11)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrIdyllic and scenic circular route near Herrenberg, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful tour runs through the Schönbuch Nature Park. There is a car park at the starting point (at the Naturfreundehaus and at the forest cemetery). You then head straight into the dense and shady forest. The route is not signposted as a circular route, which is why using the offline map is an advantage. The Schönbuch Nature Park is a popular hiking area with many routes, which is why the route can be extended as...
Visitor info
The Schönbuch Nature Park Information Centre has a long tradition. It was opened in 1997 to mark the 25th anniversary of the park. Since then it has been located in the Schreiber Tower of Bebenhausen Monastery, where the monastery administration used to be housed. From April to October, the information centre is open from Tuesday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10 am to 5 pm.
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