Wachtkopf-Rundweg

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Kraichgau-Stromberg

Landkreis Ludwigsburg

Vaihingen an der Enz

Wachtkopf-Rundweg

Easy

4.7

(12)

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…

by Land der 1000 Hügel: Kraichgau-Stromberg

Last updated: July 28, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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690 m

Stone Cairns in the Vineyard

Highlight • Structure

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

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2.32 km

View from Wachtkopfsteige

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The view from the Wachtkopf goes to the Mettertal with Gündelbach. The opposite slope is the southern Stromberg ridge, which extends from Eselsburg to just before Maulbronn.

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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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3.42 km

Hamberger Lake

Highlight • Lake

The lake is very idyllic and quiet and is not far from the parking lot. There are many hiking trails and a nice playground nearby with great views.

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5.68 km

View of Gündelbach Vineyards

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.28 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.09 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.66 km

2.57 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 9 November

9°C

6°C

57 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

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:
outdooractive.com/de/route/wandern/kraichgau-stromberg/wachtkopf-rundweg/3590570

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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.
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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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