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Esslinger Höhenweg – panoramic Tour around the towns on the Neckar

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Esslinger Höhenweg – panoramic Tour around the towns on the Neckar

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Esslinger Höhenweg – panoramic Tour around the towns on the Neckar

07:57

28.1km

580m

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On the Esslinger Höhenweg you will discover the beauty of the medieval city from a new perspective. Esslingen am Neckar with its historic old town is always worth a visit. 1,200 years of city history and over 600 architectural monuments, some of which you will pass on this tour, allow…

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Landschaftsschutzgebiet Esslingen

Alter Neckar

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10.9 km

Katharinenlinde and Viewpoint

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From this vantage point at 469 meters above sea level, you have a truly beautiful view. Sit down in the grass and enjoy this special place. A remarkable event is …

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15.3 km

View of Esslingen and the Neckar Valley from the vineyards

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A wonderful view of the "little town" and the Neckar valley.

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15.6 km

Neckarhaldentor Esslingen

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The Neckarhaldentor is a medieval city gate dating back to the 14th century. It is located at the entrance to the vineyards and offers a beautiful view over the old town.

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16.3 km

Inner bridge Esslingen

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The inner bridge was built in 1286, making it the second oldest bridge in Germany.

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25.1 km

Old Neckar nature reserve

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with information attached, a beautiful stretch of the Neckarweg is fun

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Way Types & Surfaces

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15.6 km

6.32 km

4.13 km

1.38 km

726 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

7.83 km

3.85 km

1.14 km

600 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Monday 20 July

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Comments

March 22, 2025,🥰 Esslinger Höhenweg im Frühling 🥰

A perfect spring tour, starting and ending at the edge of the Schurwald forest. Great views, ascents and descents, diverse landscapes, suburbs, and the highlight of Esslingen. Plus, sunshine after a rainy approach, great forest restaurants, and a good mood 😁

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February 13, 2022,Esslinger Höhenweg - Wanderung mit Freunden

Started at 10 a.m. at ES Hbf and followed the Esslinger Höhenweg in a clockwise direction. Varied and promising. A place to stop and rest along the route. Path mostly paved (asphalted), therefore easy to walk on even in changeable weather. Was a lot of fun.

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August 17, 2025,Esslinger Höhenweg – Aussichtsreiche Tour rund um die Stadt am Neckar

If you don't have a car, I would recommend using Zell train station as your starting and final destination.

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October 10, 2023

On the Esslinger Höhenweg you will discover the beauty of the medieval city from a new perspective. Esslingen am Neckar with its historic old town is always worth a visit. 1,200 years of city history and over 600 architectural monuments, some of which you will pass on this tour, allow you to travel back

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Esslinger Höhenweg – panoramic Tour around the towns on the Neckar

Katharinenlinde and Viewpoint

View of Esslingen and the Neckar Valley from the vineyards

Neckarhaldentor Esslingen

Inner bridge Esslingen

Old Neckar nature reserve

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