Best trails near Katharinenlinde

Picturesque, varied loop near Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. This wonderful loop leads over the Ailenberg through the forests and vineyards near Obertürkheim. The views of the idyllic landscape and the Neckar are always inspiring. There are opportunities to stop for refreshments along the way. The start is at Stuttgart-Obertürkheim railway station. Highlights of the tour: - marvellous vineyards - St Catherine's linden tower - Local history exhibition - Burial chapel with visitor centre

Popular loop trail near Fellbach, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The Fellbach Wine and Forest Trail (FE6) is a relaxed loop trail over the Kappelberg, Fellbach's local mountain. From the Kernenturm there are magnificent views of the Rems Valley and the Swabian Jura. Highlights of the hike: - Vineyards - Fellbach - Quiet forest trails - Kappelberg - Kernen tower - Views to the Swabian Alb - View of the burial chapel on the Wuerttemberg

This 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...

The 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.