Best bike touring trails in Esslingen am Neckar
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Explore the most popular bike touring trails near Esslingen am Neckar with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.3 (7)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route leads through the picturesque vineyards of Stuttgart's Neckar Valley up to one of the region's most important monuments. The route climbs steadily through the vineyards of Untertürkheim and Rotenberg, mostly on paved vineyard paths. A central highlight is the burial chapel on Württemberg Hill, which King Wilhelm I had built as a token of love for his wife Katharina, who died young. The monumental rotunda offers an impressive 360-degree view over Stuttgart, the Neckar Valley and as...
- Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrA Journey Through History This route invites visitors to explore the medieval streets of Esslingen am Neckar at their own pace. The path winds past colorful half-timbered houses that have lined these roads for hundreds of years. You will come across the Old Town Hall, known for its beautiful Renaissance front and special clock. The "Burg" (castle) sits high on the hill above, creating a scenic backdrop for the journey. Because some parts of the old town use historic cobblestones, the surface...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest bike touring trail in Esslingen am Neckar?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Esslingen am Neckar is Kaisersträßle auf dem Schurwald. This trail is estimated to be 34.3 mi long.
Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Esslingen am Neckar?
Esslingen am Neckar: With an ascent of 4,274 ft, Kaisersträßle auf dem Schurwald has the most elevation gain of all of the bike touring trails in the area. The next highest ascent for bike touring trails is Across the Vineyards to the Burial chapel on the Württemberg Hill with 1,322 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Esslingen am Neckar?
The most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Esslingen am Neckar is Kaisersträßle auf dem Schurwald with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
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Attractions
Points of interest
- Katharinenlinde
- Pliensauturm
- Stadtgärtle
- Kielmeyerhaus
- Esslinger Burg
- Thermometer, Barometer, Hydrometer, Entfernungstafel
- Sektkellerei Kessler
- Katharinen-Brünnele
- Katharinenlinde
- Untere Neckarhaldenquelle
- Ailenberg
- Bregelhütte
- Dicker Turm
- Keltische Viereckschanze
- Katzenbühl
- Schelztor
- Altes Rathaus
- LIMA-Theater
- Steinriegelplatz
- Quelle im Gewann Färber