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King's Tower – Josefsbach Rope Bridge loop from Schwäbisch Gmünd

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Baden-Württemberg

King's Tower – Josefsbach Rope Bridge loop from Schwäbisch Gmünd

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King's Tower – Josefsbach Rope Bridge loop from Schwäbisch Gmünd

01:38

6.34km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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939 m

Rococo Bridge with a View of the Rems

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On the bridge you really have a nice view to the north.

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1.09 km

View of the Old Town and the Gold and Silver Forum, Schwäbisch Gmünd

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The "Forum Gold and Silver" is located at the confluence of the Rems and Josefsbach rivers. It's one of the few modern buildings in the city center. Its attractive exterior …

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1.52 km

Half-timbered houses in Schwäbisch Gmünd

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Many beautiful half-timbered houses in the old town.

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2.67 km

King's Tower

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Very high and beautiful tower. Served as a viewpoint over the entire city wall and the surrounding area. Well restored.

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3.36 km

Josefsbach Rope Bridge

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Built for the 2014 State Garden Show, the almost 20m long rope bridge is a highlight for children. It connects the Grabenallee with the playground in the opposite Josefsanlage.

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4.24 km

Five-Button Tower

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five button tower

The five-button tower is a defensive tower with a pentagonal floor plan, which turns away from the city like a prow. The name comes from the five …

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4.60 km

St. John's Church in Schwäbisch Gmünd

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The Staufer Johanneskirche is dedicated to Johannes the Baptist and is an important building of the Swabian late Romanesque period.
164 steps of the spiral staircase each bear the name …

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5.03 km

Heilig-Kreuz-Münster Schwäbisch Gmünd

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Beautiful Gothic building. A hall church without a tower. The one next door serves as a campanile and is still in the Romanesque style. An architectural oddity in southern Germany.

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6.34 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.49 km

1.52 km

1.13 km

745 m

451 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

1.94 km

199 m

177 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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King's Tower – Josefsbach Rope Bridge loop from Schwäbisch Gmünd

Rococo Bridge with a View of the Rems

View of the Old Town and the Gold and Silver Forum, Schwäbisch Gmünd

Half-timbered houses in Schwäbisch Gmünd

King's Tower

Josefsbach Rope Bridge

Five-Button Tower

St. John's Church in Schwäbisch Gmünd

Heilig-Kreuz-Münster Schwäbisch Gmünd

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