Best trail running trails in Esslingen am Neckar
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Top trails
- 4.6 (11)·Moderate·3.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrThe tour leads once around the Katharinenlinde and starts at the Katharinenquelle. According to legend, in the 4th century St. Catherine refused to worship pagan deities here. A linden tree was planted upside down to show whether paganism or Christianity were true. According to legend, the roots began to green and the linden tree grew. The current one, however, was planted in the 19th century because the previous one was felled by a storm.
- 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 running trail in Esslingen am Neckar?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Esslingen am Neckar is Esslingen City Tour. This trail is estimated to be 6.4 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Esslingen am Neckar?
Esslingen am Neckar: With an ascent of 715 ft, Esslinger Lauffieber 9km 2017 has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Katharinenlinde Loop with 577 ft of elevation gain.
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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