Best short 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 (13)·Easy·1.8 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort, promising hiking tour in the Schönbruch nature park, Baden-Württemberg. The start is from the car park at the Naturfreundehaus in Herrenberg. There you also have the opportunity to stop. The path is in the Schönbruch nature park and leads through the forest to the Stellberg, where the Schönbuch tower is also located. Highlights of the circular route: - Stellberg - Lookout tower Schönbuchturm - Friends of nature house - Cold well
- 4.7 (17)·Easy·0.9 mi·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 with children or as a short walk. It goes back the same way. The tower offers a magnificent view. Highlights: - Schönbuch Tower - Varied forest landscape
- 4.2 (14)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried, idyllic loop 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 of the round: - Hohenentringen Castle - Entringen wildlife park in Schönbuch - Beautiful views
- 4.7 (13)·Easy·1.6 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Schoenbuch Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This is an entertaining loop trail with numerous highlights. From the Naturfreundehaus Herrenberg you walk through the forest ropes course, past the oak tree on the old Rain and several vantage points and information boards. A short detour to the forest playground is recommended for hikers with children. Highlights of the hike: - Naturfreundehaus Herrenberg (observe seasonal opening times, partly self-service) -...
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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