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Baden-Württemberg
Kraichgau-Stromberg
Landkreis Ludwigsburg
Vaihingen an der Enz

Wachtkopf-Rundweg

Easy

4.8

(12)

61

hikers

Wachtkopf-Rundweg

01:45

6.28km

120m

Hiking

A short, scenic circular hike in the Stromberg-Heuchelberg Nature Park through the Gündelbach vineyards and the Fleckenwald forest, passing Lake Hamberg.

This circular hike offers numerous highlights: From the Wachtkopf, you can enjoy sweeping views across the Mettertal valley to the Black Forest. The trail leads through quiet forest passages…

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Last updated: July 28, 2025

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Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

Waypoints

A

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1

690 m

Stone Cairns in the Vineyard

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You can often see them in stony areas, but obviously now also on the guard's head

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2

2.32 km

View from Wachtkopfsteige

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Very steep climb from the east, which is then rewarded with a beautiful view.

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3

2.84 km

Nice rest area with playground and barbecue area. From here you can see Gündelbach and the Mettertal. Even the Romans used this place to monitor their settlement. The Roman road led from Gündelbach over the Mettertal to the Stromberg.

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4

3.42 km

Shady rest area

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5

5.68 km

View of Gündelbach Vineyards

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6.28 km

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4.95 km

1.25 km

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< 100 m

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3.73 km

2.48 km

< 100 m

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June 4, 2025

A short, scenic circular hike in the Stromberg-Heuchelberg Nature Park through the Gündelbach vineyards and the Fleckenwald forest, passing Lake Hamberg.



This circular hike offers numerous highlights: From the Wachtkopf, you can enjoy sweeping views across the Mettertal valley to the Black Forest. The

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Trail Reviews

Manfred R.K.
March 2, 2023, Gündelbach 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️- 🌄1000 Hügel🌄 - 🌞🌲🌳👀🍇Wachtkopf-Rundweg🍇👀🌳🌲🌞

Beautifully scenic, short circular tour in the Stromberg-Heuchelberg nature park through the Gündelbach vineyards and Fleckenwald, past Lake Hamberg. Source and further information: https://www.outdooractive.com/de/route/wandern/kraichgau-stromberg/wachtkopf-rundweg/3590570/

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