Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

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1.01 km

View of the Brettach Valley from Maienfels

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There are opportunities for a beautiful view again and again.

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1.12 km

Maienfels Castle

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Maienfels Castle near Wüstenrot in the Heilbronn district was built between 1230 and 1250. The main castle, which is still largely preserved today, was uniformly surrounded by a curtain wall. …

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4.84 km

Steinknickle Tower

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The tower is currently being renovated and is temporarily closed – but the walk there is worthwhile for nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet alike.

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5.20 km

Steinknickle Observation Tower

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The Steinknickle observation tower in Neuhütten was built in 1913.

As a result of the effects of the war and after the autumn storms in the winter of 1955/56, it …

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5.60 km

Historic Bakehouse Am Gassensee

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The bakery appears to be in regular operation. 👍

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5.94 km

House With Church Tower (Severinsweg)

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From the side it does indeed look like a church. But if you look closely you can see that it is a house with a turret.

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7.08 km

Blindenmannshäusle

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A highlight because the place name is so beautiful ;-)

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7.52 km

Walklensweiler

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Two small hamlets close together

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9.18 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.05 km

2.47 km

1.59 km

923 m

134 m

Surfaces

2.13 km

2.11 km

2.08 km

1.46 km

1.28 km

123 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 9 December

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Burg Maienfels – Steinknickle Observation Tower loop from Brettach

View of the Brettach Valley from Maienfels

Maienfels Castle

Steinknickle Tower

Steinknickle Observation Tower

Historic Bakehouse Am Gassensee

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