The observatory working group, with around a dozen active members of staff, maintains the observatory, offers public tours, observes and photographs the sky. In addition, current topics in astronomy, astrophysics and space travel are discussed and presented in lectures.

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February 12, 2023

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Didn't know there was an observatory here, ended up here by accident

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October 29, 2018

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Open every Friday when the sky is clear. In winter from 8 p.m
In summer after dark.

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1. Leonberger Allee – Höfingen Observatory loop from Gebersheim

8.24km

02:13

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of the Strohgäu – Gebersheim Indian Playground loop from Leonberg

13.0km

03:30

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Höfingen Observatory – Höfingen Old Cemetery loop from Leonberg

4.33km

01:09

40m

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 470 m

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Location: Leonberg, Landkreis Böblingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Höfingen Observatory

1. Leonberger Allee – Höfingen Observatory loop from Gebersheim

2. View of the Strohgäu – Gebersheim Indian Playground loop from Leonberg

3. Höfingen Observatory – Höfingen Old Cemetery loop from Leonberg

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