Best short 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.
Top sights
Top trails
- 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
- 4.7 (17)·Easy·1.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular walk in Schönbuch, Baden-Württemberg. This short route leads from the Naturfreunde Haus through the forest to the Schönbuchturm. It is ideal for children or as a short walk. Return along the same route. The tower offers a magnificent view. Highlights: - Schönbucht Tower - Varied forest landscape
- 4.2 (14)·Easy·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried, idyllic circular route in Schönbuch, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful round leads from the Saurucken Ost car park through the depths of the Schönbuch and the Entringen game reserve. After the silence in nature, there is a detour to Hohenentringen Castle. There are places to stop here. Highlights: - Hohenentringen Castle - Entringen wildlife park in Schönbuch - Beautiful views
- 4.7 (13)·Easy·2.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly circular trail in the Schönbuch Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. This is an entertaining circular tour with numerous highlights. Starting from the Naturfreundehaus Herrenberg, you walk through the forest ropes course, past the oak tree at the old rain and several viewpoints and information boards. A short detour to the forest playground is recommended for hikers with children. Highlights of the hike: - Naturfreundehaus Herrenberg (note seasonal opening times, partly...
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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- Easy trails in Schönbuch Nature Park
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- Wildlife trails in Schönbuch Nature Park