Heuchelberg Watchtower – Pine Cone Throwing Station loop from Leingarten

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Heuchelberg Watchtower – Pine Cone Throwing Station loop from Leingarten

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Heuchelberg Watchtower – Pine Cone Throwing Station loop from Leingarten

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7.11km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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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Start point

Parking

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127 m

Philosophensteige Steps

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The Philosophers' Trail is not only characterized by its 167 steps, but also by numerous philosophical sayings designed to ease the climb. At the end, you'll be rewarded with a calorie consumption chart.

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394 m

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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450 m

View from Heuchelberg Tower over Leingarten and vineyards

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From the Heuchelberger Warte (the tower), you have a fantastic view over the fields and the surrounding towns - of course also Leingarten, but also Heilbronn.

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474 m

Heuchelberg Forest Adventure Trail

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The forest adventure trail offers various stations that are particularly interesting for children. Besides the buzzing stone or climbing opportunities, you will also find some information boards with details. Of …

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1.42 km

Pine Cone Throwing Station

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The Tannenzapfenweitwerfen station is part of the adventure trail. There are not always enough pine cones in the area, so it makes sense to look for pine cones beforehand. The …

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2.59 km

View of the vineyards on Heerweg

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Great vantage point on the vineyards. It is especially worthwhile to come over here when the wine is ripe.

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3.58 km

View of the Heilbronn Vineyards

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It is great to stroll along the path and enjoy the vineyards at any time of year. Especially when the sky is clear and clear, you can see far across the Heilbronn region.

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6.07 km

Witch’s House on the Heuchelberger Forest Adventure Trail

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In the fairy tale forest behind the Heuchelbergwarte such a witch's house should of course not be missing. But there are many other stations with nice tasks.

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7.11 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

2.47 km

424 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

1.93 km

1.86 km

313 m

224 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

9°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

December 22, 2024,Heuchelberg-Runde zum 4. Advent 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️

After the hail comes before the hail - or timing is everything. 👌🤩

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April 7, 2024,Heuchelberger Warte - Familienrunde von Neipperg

Back in our home territory. The three of us, my wife, my 7-year-old daughter and I, went on a lovely family trip to Heuchelberg.
The Heuchelberger Warte with its great and lovingly designed catering area is, in my opinion, one of our top regional destinations.
We parked in the Schwaigern-Heuchelberg forest car park, which can also be found on Google …

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