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Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall

Vellberg

Medieval Old Town of Vellberg – View of Stöckenburg loop from Vellberg

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Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall

Vellberg

Medieval Old Town of Vellberg – View of Stöckenburg loop from Vellberg

Easy

4.3

(3)

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Medieval Old Town of Vellberg – View of Stöckenburg loop from Vellberg

01:32

5.32km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Unteres Bühlertal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Medieval Old Town of Vellberg

Highlight • Historical Site

Closed, well-preserved old town. If you arrive by car, the "Burggraben" car park is free of charge.

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105 m

Vellberg

Highlight • Historical Site

Vellberg is a medieval gem near Schwäbisch Hall. In the old town center you will find many historic buildings, such as the gate tower, the distinctive Amtshaus, the market fountain …

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814 m

View of Vellberg

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Sensational view of Vellberg Castle.

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916 m

Panoramic lounger on Schönblickstraße

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The panoramic lounger lives up to its name: From here you can enjoy a magnificent view of the surrounding landscape and Vellberg Castle – ideal for a relaxing break or a quick photo stop.

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1.34 km

View of Stöckenburg

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Great view of the Stockenburg

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4.61 km

View of Vellberg Castle

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Perfect view of Vellberg

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5.26 km

Underground battlements in Vellberg

Highlight • Historical Site

Battlement with loopholes that ran all around the town. The only accessible underground battlement in southern Germany.

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5.26 km

Vellberg Town Gate Tower

Highlight • Monument

Very impressive building 🤩 ... access to the battlement and the museum

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5.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

1.66 km

293 m

127 m

Surfaces

2.61 km

1.33 km

782 m

599 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Saturday 8 August

34°C

17°C

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Comments

April 29, 2023,Vellberg - auf den Spuren der Urschildkröte 🐢

Starting point: parking lot to the left of the city gate on the right-hand side

Today we were on the trail of the Vellberg turtle 🐢
At the information board in the Städtle we stocked up on the flyer for the themed trail, which contains an exciting quiz for children.
The first few meters went through the battlements.
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Medieval Old Town of Vellberg – View of Stöckenburg loop from Vellberg

Medieval Old Town of Vellberg

Vellberg

View of Vellberg

Panoramic lounger on Schönblickstraße

View of Stöckenburg

View of Vellberg Castle

Underground battlements in Vellberg

Vellberg Town Gate Tower

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