Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark
37.7miLength
5,068ftElevation gain
16.5–18hrEstimated time
Loop
Varied loop trail near Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg.
A more than 60 km long loop that connects Feuerbach with Stuttgart and Esslingen am Neckar. Several train stations as well as places to stay overnight and stop for refreshments give hikers the opportunity to complete the route as a multi-day tour or to hike only individual sections.
Highlights of the hike:
- Stuttgart
- Esslingen am Neckar
- several viewing platforms
- Rotwildpark near Stuttgart
- Baerensee
- Neckar
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Top sights
Nymphensee
Pond
Eissee
Pond
Aussichtspunkt Hasenberganlage (Hasenbergsteige 50)
Viewpoint
Hasenberg
Peak
Städtisches Lapidarium
Ruins
Schimmelhüttenweg-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Altes Schloss
Castle
Schlossplatz
Attraction
Bürgerwaldhütte
Weather shelter
Birkenkopf
Peak
Bärenschlössle
Castle
Ruine der Freitreppenanlage des ehemaligen Neuen Lusthauses
Ruins
Mahnmal Birkenkopf
Attraction
Pliensauturm
Attraction
Schlösslesalleehütte
Weather shelter
Fruchtkasten
Building
Markthalle
Attraction
Bopser
Peak
Fernsehturm Stuttgart
Attraction
Camping Stuttgart Cannstatter Wasen
Campsite
Sektkellerei Kessler
Attraction
Thermometer, Barometer, Hydrometer, Entfernungstafel
Attraction
Kielmeyerhaus
Attraction
Esslinger Burg
Castle
Karlshöhe
Peak
Anlagensee
Pond
Inselsee
Pond
Sophienbrunnen
Spring
Alte Stuttgarter Stadtmauer
Ruins
Neues Schloss
Castle
Hirschpavillon
Attraction
Haigst-Aussichtsplattform des Verschönerungsvereins Stuttgart e.V.
Viewpoint
Das Grüne U
Attraction
Ailenberg
Attraction
Westturm
Viewpoint
Aussichtsplatte Humboldtstraße
Viewpoint
Vier-Buchen-Hütte
Weather shelter
Schelztor
Tower
Altes Rathaus
Attraction
Grillplatz Unterer Schlossgarten
Picnic site
Leuzequelle
Spring
Untere Neckarhaldenquelle
Spring
Eichenbrunnen
Spring
Bocksbiegelhütte
Weather shelter
Historischer Grenzstein Steiler Stich
Attraction
Top sights
Nymphensee
Pond
Eissee
Pond
Aussichtspunkt Hasenberganlage (Hasenbergsteige 50)
Viewpoint
Hasenberg
Peak
Städtisches Lapidarium
Ruins
Schimmelhüttenweg-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Altes Schloss
Castle
Schlossplatz
Attraction
Bürgerwaldhütte
Weather shelter
Birkenkopf
Peak
Bärenschlössle
Castle
Ruine der Freitreppenanlage des ehemaligen Neuen Lusthauses
Ruins
Mahnmal Birkenkopf
Attraction
Pliensauturm
Attraction
Schlösslesalleehütte
Weather shelter
Fruchtkasten
Building
Markthalle
Attraction
Bopser
Peak
Fernsehturm Stuttgart
Attraction
Camping Stuttgart Cannstatter Wasen
Campsite
Sektkellerei Kessler
Attraction
Thermometer, Barometer, Hydrometer, Entfernungstafel
Attraction
Kielmeyerhaus
Attraction
Esslinger Burg
Castle
Karlshöhe
Peak
Anlagensee
Pond
Inselsee
Pond
Sophienbrunnen
Spring
Alte Stuttgarter Stadtmauer
Ruins
Neues Schloss
Castle
Hirschpavillon
Attraction
Haigst-Aussichtsplattform des Verschönerungsvereins Stuttgart e.V.
Viewpoint
Das Grüne U
Attraction
Ailenberg
Attraction
Westturm
Viewpoint
Aussichtsplatte Humboldtstraße
Viewpoint
Vier-Buchen-Hütte
Weather shelter
Schelztor
Tower
Altes Rathaus
Attraction
Grillplatz Unterer Schlossgarten
Picnic site
Leuzequelle
Spring
Untere Neckarhaldenquelle
Spring
Eichenbrunnen
Spring
Bocksbiegelhütte
Weather shelter
Historischer Grenzstein Steiler Stich
Attraction
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Check out this 37.7-mile loop trail near Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 16 h 4 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
What is the expected weather this week for Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark?
Expected weather for Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark for the next 5 days is:
- Wed, September 23 - 64 degrees/clear
- Thu, September 24 - 66 degrees/clear
- Fri, September 25 - 72 degrees/clear
- Sat, September 26 - 82 degrees/clear
- Sun, September 27 - 84 degrees/clear
Where is Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark located?
Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark is a trail located in Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany.
How hard is Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark?
Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark is considered a hard hike that covers 37.7 mi, with an elevation gain of 5,068 ft. It takes about 16.5–18 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark?
Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark is considered a hard hike that covers 37.7 mi, with an elevation gain of 5,068 ft. It takes about 16.5–18 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark a loop?
Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark is a loop trail that covers 37.7 mi, with an elevation gain of 5,068 ft. It takes about 16.5–18 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark?
Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark is a loop trail that covers 37.7 mi, with an elevation gain of 5,068 ft. It takes about 16.5–18 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark?
Dogs may be allowed on Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there scenic views at Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Aussichtspunkt Hasenberganlage (Hasenbergsteige 50), Schimmelhüttenweg-Aussicht, Haigst-Aussichtsplattform des Verschönerungsvereins Stuttgart e.V., Westturm, and Aussichtsplatte Humboldtstraße.
Is camping allowed at Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark?
Camping is allowed on Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is backpacking allowed at Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark?
Backpacking is allowed on Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark. Backpacking trails are typically longer and are often point-to-point trails. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark is partially paved.
Are there forests at Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark?
Yes, Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark is a forest trail.
Are there wildflowers at Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Feuerbach - Stuttgart - Esslingen am Neckar - Rotwildpark, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Last updated on September 19, 2026 at 10:52 pm GMT+0