Best lake trails in Schönbuch Nature Park
Schönbuch Nature Park is an almost completely wooded area to the southwest 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 (5)·Moderate·25.5 mi·Est. 11.5–13 hrDemanding and promising mountain bike tour in the Schönbuch nature park, Baden-Württemberg. There are parking facilities near Herrenberg (at the Naturfreundehaus and at the Waldfriedhof). It then goes straight into the dense and shady forest. Refreshments in Bebenhausen Highlights of the circular route: - Magnificent views - Shady forest paths - Great natural landscapes
- 4.3 (4)·Hard·13.6 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPanoramic hike from Herrenberg to Tübingen-Unterjensingen in Baden-Württemberg This hike can be reached by bus and train (Herrenberg train station). For those arriving by car, there are parking spaces at the starting point. There are refreshment stops along the route. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Stuttgart. Highlights of the hike: - View from Grafenberg - Explore Hohenentringen Castle - Discover Roseck Castle
- 4.8 (2)·Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrClose to nature, idyllic hiking route through the Schönbuch, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On natural paths, it goes along wide meadows and fields from Holzgerlinger Hauptbahnhof through Schönbuch. Here you can enjoy the silence of the forest and always get beautiful views. The goal of the hike is the Grafenberg. There are refreshment stops in the nearby villages. Highlights of the round: - View from Grafenberg - Idyllic nature - Picturesque landscape
- 3.4 (6)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrScenic excursion in Schönbruch Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. The hike starts at the car park at the Naturfreundehaus in Herrenberg. It is also possible to stop for refreshments there. The trail is located in the Schönbruch Nature Park and first leads to the Stellberg, where the Schönbuchturm viewing tower is located. It also leads through the forest on the Jägerweg ("hunter's trail"). Highlights of the circular trail: - Stellberg - Schönbuchturm observation tower - Naturfreundehaus
- 5.0 (5)·Hard·42.5 mi·Est. 19–21 hrScenic and sophisticated cycle tour in the Schönbuch Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. There are good parking facilities at Stellenhäusle. The Schönbuch is an almost completely forested area where rare plants and animals can be found that are rare elsewhere in the region. Highlights of the tour: - Forester's oak - Border triangle - Along the Fischbach stream - Goldersbach - Red deer enclosure - Bromberg - Rare flora & fauna
- 3.3 (3)·Hard·25.2 mi·Est. 11–12 hrVaried mountain bike tour in the Schönbuch Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It starts at the parking lot at the Weiler Hütte. If you come by train, you can also start at Dettenhausen station. It goes anti-clockwise through the forests between Dettenhausen, Bebenhausen and Walddorf. The Betzenberg provides beautiful climbs and descents.
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·33.6 mi·Est. 14–15 hrBeautiful MTB tour near Tübingen, Germany. The first 30 kilometers are mostly along fields and meadows and through the villages south of Wimsheim. You follow the course of the Würm to Ehningen and then turn into the extensive forests of the Schönbuchs nature park. The destination is Tübingen, from here you can continue your journey by train or explore the historic city.
- 2.6 (3)·Hard·32.7 mi·Est. 14–15.5 hrIdyllic, varied circular route in Schönbuch, Baden-Württemberg. This extensive round tour is suitable for long hikes or bike tours with ATB, trekking or mountain bike. From the Böblingen-Heusteigstraße train station, you go through the forest to the historic Hofgut Mauren and along fields and meadows to Hildrizhausen. Via the Grafenberg and around the "Silbersandgrube" forest, it goes back to the starting point. Highlights of the round: - Numerous places to stop for a break - Idyllic...
- Moderate·24.3 mi·Est. 11–12 hrOfficial route of the permanent CTF. You can find more details directly from the organizer: https://www.rvpfeil-tuebingen.de/ You can easily curl up along the Neckar before you go through the vineyards on the southern slope of the Spitzberg and finally steeply up to the Wurmlinger Chapel. Along the Pfaffenberg, the route leads through Pfäffingen to Schönbuch, up to the Roseck and Hohenentringen castles. At the Schönbuchspitz it is a little bit rooted and stony before you drive into the...
Visitor info
The Schönbuch Nature Park Information Center 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 center 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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