From the Old City Gate in Esslingen, a picturesque view opens up of the old town with its half-timbered houses, the church towers of St. Dionysius and St. Paul, and the Neckar River. The perspective is particularly impressive at sunrise or sunset, when the rooftops are bathed in warm light and Esslingen Castle towers over the city.

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November 24, 2025

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A very beautiful section of the path with excellent views of Esslingen and the Neckar Valley.

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2. Esslingen Castle – Neckarhaldentor Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar

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3. Neckarhaldentor Esslingen – Esslingen Old Town loop from Liebersbronn

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Elevation 250 m

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Monday 26 January

7°C

-3°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Location: Esslingen am Neckar, Landkreis Esslingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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