Best walking 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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- 4.3 (36)·Moderate·6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrCertified, varied premium hiking trail in the Schönbuch Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. The Unterjesinger Wengertwegle leads along wine-growing areas, meadow orchards and offers variety with picturesque forest passages and views of the Himbachtal. Despite the short distance, the walk requires sturdy shoes and a certain level of fitness. Highlights of the walk: - Views of the Wurmlinger chapel and up to Castle Hohenzollern - Bayler Kap - Obere Gogenhalde
- 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
- 4.7 (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...
- 5.0 (3)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrCertified, near-natural premium walking trail in the Schönbuch Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. The Ammerbucher Gigeleswegle walk is part of the "Wandergenuss am Früchtetrauf" collection and offers a varied walk through the Härensloch nature reserve. The route initially leads along natural paths through the floodplain and then continues along orchards and fields with great views. There is a steady ascent of 90 metres, so a little fitness is recommended. Highlights of the walk: -...
- Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrEasy circular hike for sunny days in spring and autumn. This route runs counter to the numbering on the signposts. After the ascent on the western side of the stream slope to the plain of Einsiedeln, the path ends at the edge of the forest in front of a large field. Follow the edge of the field to the right, slightly down the slope. At 3/4 of the way up again at the edge of the field there is a possibility to cross the "Bächle" above the fire extinguishing pond over 2 tree trunks (see...
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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