Easy hikes and walks around Max-Eyth-See

A narrow (sometimes slightly overgrown) path leads steeply up in many steps from the Neckar to the Schnarrenberg. Along the way, however, there is a bench to rest. And at the top of the Schnarrenberg, you will be rewarded with great views.

From 1728, the Palm'sche Schloss was the residence of the Barons von Palm. The castle dates back to a manor house built around 1595, which was rebuilt and expanded several times. The castle complex included outbuildings, stables, and kitchen gardens, as well as the well from 1735. Since 1990, the district town hall of the Mühlhausen district has been established here.

It all started in December 1967, when the poplar tree was felled for the first boat - it all began at the children's house in Münster. Together with educators Peter Sonder (*1931, † 2016), young people carved the first wooden boat out of this very poplar tree - a so-called "Einbaum" (dugout canoe). From 1967 to '69, they built the outrigger boat based on South Sea models. It was christened "Tigekadopemic", a compound name from the initial letters of the builders (Till, Gerd, Karl, Dorle, Peter, Michael, Claudio). The boat was launched for the first time in 1969. So that this and other boats would also find a fitting home, the boathouse was built at the Max-Eyth-See in 1971. The "Bootshausschuppen" (boathouse shed) was ceremoniously opened on July 10, 1971. New boats were added, old ones had to withstand the weather. Sailing, kayaking, and canoeing took place, and even back then, there was a weekly supervised, open paddling offer. The "Tigekadopemic" made its last tour in 1986 on the Max-Eyth-See. In addition to smaller outrigger boats, there were two sailing dinghies and surfboards at the time. These were made available then, as they are today, to children, young people, and institutions.

The former ferry house presumably dates from the early 19th century. Various flood marks can be found on the door frame. Directly by the former ferry house, there is a large information board about its history - for example, the royal chamber administration of Cannstatt leased the ferry boat for 85 guilders annually. The residents of Hofen, Mühlhausen, and Oeffingen probably paid for the crossing with fixed quantities of agricultural products. Others paid one to two Kreuzer. The poet Ludwig Uhland immortalized the ferry with "Auf der Überfahrt".

The Hofen weir clearly marks the transition from the „Bonatz weirs“ to those of the 1950s: the roller weir, probably co-designed by Bonatz, has the weir bridge over the downstream for the first time since 1927. In the lock built in 1957, a lift-and-turn and a lift-and-slide gate are combined. In the impoundment area is the Max-Eyth-See, which was created in 1935 for a water sports exhibition accompanying the Neckar canalization.

The 4-Burgen-Rundwanderweg (4 Castles Circular Trail) leads through the area of the Stuttgart district of Mühlhausen over a length of 10 kilometers. Along the way, you pass the Max-Eyth-See, climb to the heights above the left bank of the Neckar, and cross the Mühlhausen and Hofen districts.

A beautiful oasis in the city.

A beautiful oasis in the city.