Neckar River – Merkelpark Esslingen loop from Esslingen (Neckar)

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Neckar River – Merkelpark Esslingen loop from Esslingen (Neckar)

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Neckar River – Merkelpark Esslingen loop from Esslingen (Neckar)

01:15

4.92km

10m

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 15, 2026

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Train Station

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228 m

Pliensau Tower, Esslingen am Neckar

Highlight • Historical Site

Pliensauturm, Färbertörlesweg, Esslingen am Neckar
The Pliensauturm forms the outer part of the two bridges that have been used to cross the Neckar in Esslingen since the 13th century.
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887 m

Pliensaubrücke Arch

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Built in 1259 from Stubensandstein, the Pliensau bridge was of national importance and is considered a masterpiece of medieval engineering. Parts of the bridge were destroyed due to war damage …

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1.75 km

Neckarfreibad

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Information board about the outdoor pool and canal at this location.

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1.91 km

Neckartal Cycle Path

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Here the bike path is well developed and easy to find. In other places towards Altbach and behind the train station it is rather difficult to find it.

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2.42 km

After the damming for the purpose of shipping traffic from Plochingen via Stuggi to Badener Land, the Neckar is unfortunately only a sluggish, unsightly broth. There are still great spots above Plochingen.

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3.87 km

Gardener’s House of Villa Merkel

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A building from a bygone era.

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3.91 km

Merkelpark Esslingen

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An English landscape park with magnificent, old trees extends around the former Merkel factory owner's villa, which now houses a renowned museum for modern art; the Merkelpark directly on the Neckar in Esslingen

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