Bannwald Primeval Forest of Tomorrow – Hardtbach Stream loop from Hockenheim

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Bannwald Primeval Forest of Tomorrow – Hardtbach Stream loop from Hockenheim

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Bannwald Primeval Forest of Tomorrow – Hardtbach Stream loop from Hockenheim

02:26

9.64km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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202 m

View of the South Stand

Highlight • Structure

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You can walk part of the old race track.

Opened in 1932 and rebuilt several times, the last in 2002.

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4.66 km

Kuhbrunnen Well

Highlight • Structure

A historic cattle well (Kuhbrunnen) in the forest — an old stone watering trough that has served travellers and animals for centuries. A quiet, atmospheric spot off the main track.

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5.18 km

Bannwald Primeval Forest of Tomorrow

Highlight • Forest

A designated rewilding area — the 'Primeval Forest of Tomorrow' is a nature reserve where fallen trees are left to decay naturally. Fascinating and eerie; don't stray from the path.

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6.15 km

Hardtbach Stream

Highlight • River

If you want both, like my husband (water and path), you will be thrilled here. Just please put on suitable footwear, it can be muddy or wet 🤨

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6.19 km

Hardtbach Stone Bridge on the Speyrer Weg

Highlight • Bridge

One of several bridges over the Hardtbach! But one of the most beautiful!

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6.44 km

Former East Curve of the Hockenheimring

Highlight • Natural

The east curve of the Hockenheimring was once located here. Today you can only see a shit here, which will probably grow over time.

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6.82 km

Schwetzinger Hardt

Forest

8.73 km

Hockenheimring South Grandstand

Highlight • Structure

On the last part of the tour you can see the Merces grandstand, the new Porsche, along the fence
Take a closer look at the Expierence Center and the South Stand.

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