Attractions around Esslingen

The kiosk offers ice cream, drinks and smaller dishes.
In the dining room mostly regional delicacies from the kitchen and cellar are served. There is also the possibility to participate …read more

From Breitenstein you have a good view, but unfortunately it is on nice days a bit crowded

One of the most beautiful cycling routes in Greater Stuttgart. Along the former railway line it goes through the beautiful Siebenmühlental past the 7 mills and several inns and beer gardens.

Take a moment to take a look at the Neckar from the jetty at the Wasserhaus.

The Siebenmühlental is a popular leisure destination in the region around Leinfelden, Böblingen and Waldenbuch. The name comes from the original seven mills, all of which were driven by the …read more

Nice views (almost 360 degrees) in all directions. Has a snack bar and public toilets. Restaurant is not always open. The castle itself suffered a lot at the beginning of …read more

According to a legend by Wilhem Hauff, the castle was built by the giant Heim von Stein. In fact, the castle was built around 1270. From here, the only ascent …read more

The Hörnle was once a hard-topped mountain and was to be mined for cement production. Through massive resistance, mainly by the fruit-growing population of the mountain could be saved. Many thanks to the citizens of Dettingen.

The Neckartenzlingen has recognized that the Neckartal cycle path also leads along here.
Just stupid that they put up bollards on the new wheel bridge. You can't get away with …read more

A nice paved track that you can drive in summer and winter. At the weekend but often overcrowded.

The ascent to the waterfall is worthwhile. Very steep over lots of roots. At the end of December the steep steps were a waterfall of their own - the bridge …read more

From here you have a beautiful view of the Neckar and the city church.

For over 700 years the Esslinger castle towers over the city. Nobody has ever lived here, the castle has always been part of the former city fortifications. You can explore …read more

Ruin Rauber is exactly what you would imagine a ruined castle to be: Something hidden in the forest, already partially recaptured by nature, but enough masonry is still visible to …read more

Lovely path along the river, relatively flat and shaded.

Very nice way section, easy to drive.

The last remnants of the only bog on the Swabian Alb. From the 17th and 18th century peat was mined here, partly by convicts.
Only in 1942, the moor was …read more

A beautiful varied route.

Quaint beautiful place. Full Moon Beer

The ancient Celtic trade route from Speyer via Köngen to Augsburg crossed the Neckar here with a ford or ferry. Today the Ulrich Bridge made of stone stands here.