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Esslingen Castle

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Esslingen Castle

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    January 17, 2019

    Hiking

    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 the area for free. From the old town a covered staircase with more than 300 steps leads to the ruins of the city wall up to the castle.
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    March 16, 2024

    Hiking

    At the top near the castle there is a free parking space for cars with no time limit. From there it's a five-minute walk to the castle or Thick Tower.
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    September 3, 2019

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    A large part of the facility is freely accessible and is used as a stage in summer. The thick tower and the Hochwacht are connected by the rope course, from which one has a beautiful view of the city center. The castle has been standing since the 14th century. Particularly beautiful, but also exhausting, is the stairway with more than 300 steps.
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    1. Esslingen Castle – Inner bridge Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar

    5.15km

    01:25

    80m

    80m

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

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

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

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    Elevation 300 m

    always open

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    Burg 1, 73728 Esslingen am Neckar

    www.esslingen.de/start/es_themen/Esslinger+Burg.html

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    Wheelchair access

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

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