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Stuttgart District

Welzheim Observatory

Stuttgart District

Welzheim Observatory

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Welzheim Observatory

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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

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Location: Welzheim, Rems-Murr-Kreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Edenbachschlucht – Edenbachschlucht Wooden Bridge loop from Breitenfürst

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2. Forellensprung Waterfall – Klingenmühle Waterfall loop from Steinenberg

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3. Edenbachschlucht Wooden Bridge – Welzheim Observatory loop from Breitenfürst

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December 9, 2016

In starry weather, the Welzheim observatory in the district of Langenberg offers star tours. It is best to reach the observatory by car from Schorndorf via the L1150 in the direction of Welzheim. At the junction Langenberg follow the signs to the parking lot "Sternwarte". From there it is about 500 meters to walk. Free guided tours for individuals and families. Registration required only for groups.
Observation station of the Planetarium Stuttgart
Willy-Brandt-Straße 25
70173 Stuttgart
0711 1629215
0711 2163912
planetarium (@) stuttgart.de
Observatory Welzheim

For those interested in astronomy, there is a hike on the planet path, which gives information on the individual planets on the way from the Laufenmühle to the observatory (2 km) with eight stations. The distances of the stations reflect the distance of the planets to the sun.

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December 11, 2018

Free guided tours, in clear skies 3 times a week. For exact information: sternwarte-welzheim.de

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April 18, 2019

further information and details at sternwarte-welzheim.de

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Elevation 550 m

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Location: Welzheim, Rems-Murr-Kreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Welzheim Observatory

1. Edenbachschlucht – Edenbachschlucht Wooden Bridge loop from Breitenfürst

2. Forellensprung Waterfall – Klingenmühle Waterfall loop from Steinenberg

3. Edenbachschlucht Wooden Bridge – Welzheim Observatory loop from Breitenfürst

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