Heuchelberg Watchtower – View of Heuchelberger Warte loop from Pfaffenhofen

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Heuchelberg Watchtower – View of Heuchelberger Warte loop from Pfaffenhofen

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Heuchelberg Watchtower – View of Heuchelberger Warte loop from Pfaffenhofen

02:41

43.5km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Dionysius-Kirche Ranspach

Archaeological Site

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View of Hörnle

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The view here is really beautiful 😍

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12.9 km

View of the vineyards in Stromberg-Heuchelberg Nature Park

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18.3 km

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19.8 km

Heuchelberg Watchtower

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The tower of the Heuchelberger Warte was once part of the Württemberg Landgraben defense line and a monitorable customs border for all north-south traffic in the Neckar valley. Those who …

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20.4 km

Vineyards below the Heuchelberger Warte

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This path goes at the foot of the Heuchelberger Warte. A description of the Heuchelberger Warte on Wiki. Here is the link de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heuchelberger_Warte

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21.2 km

View of Heuchelberger Warte

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The slender, round tower was built in 1483 by Count Eberhard im Bart of Württemberg. It served as the western terminus of the Württemberg Landgraben, a border wall that formed …

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21.8 km

View of Heuchelberg and Warte

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Nice view through the vineyard to Heuchelberg with a waiting room.

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23.9 km

In the recreational area Eichbottsee with its two lakes, arboretum and the shaded trails there are many trails. From here you can also walk on quiet roads and through the forest well towards Hornberg and Heuchelberger Warte.

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29.2 km

Schwaigern–Stetten Cycle Path

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Very nice section for cycling between Schwaigern and Stetten am Heuchelberg.

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43.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

8.52 km

4.31 km

3.66 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

36.6 km

5.05 km

1.05 km

500 m

273 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

19°C

6°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

May 1, 2024,Von Schluchtern nach Zaberfeld eine 1. Maitour mit Renate und Jogs

“Of course we’re there,” was the answer to Renate’s question about whether we’d like to go for a bike ride on the holiday?

Really lovely sunny May weather as we set off from Leingarten. Preparatory work is already taking place along the tram line for the two-lane expansion of the route from June to December. We cycle through the Leintal, …

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June 29, 2025,"Frühstarter-Tour" - diesmal eine Zabergäu/Heuchelberg-Runde

Last week's morning tour was relaunched. This time, a "Zabergäu-Heuchelberg Tour" was planned.

We first cycle (as we often do) through the Eichbott recreation area and past the Leingarten sports facilities over the Heuchelberg towards Nordheim, turning off at the Aussiedlerhöfen farms, entering the Katzenbachtal valley and continuing on to Nordhausen. We cycle along the Breibach stream below the Hörnle …

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