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Baden-Württemberg
Rems-Murr-Kreis
Welzheim

Welzheim Observatory – Edenbach Gorge loop from Welzheim

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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Rems-Murr-Kreis
Welzheim

Welzheim Observatory – Edenbach Gorge loop from Welzheim

Moderate

4.6

(51)

157

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Welzheim Observatory – Edenbach Gorge loop from Welzheim

03:06

11.3km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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3.58 km

Welzheim Planetary Trail

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The Welzheimer Planet Path leads from the Laufenmühle car park up to the Kesselgrotte to the Welzheim observatory. The positions of the planets are marked by boards on which the …

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3.63 km

Welzheim Observatory

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In starry weather, the Welzheim observatory in the district of Langenberg offers star tours. It is best to reach the observatory by car from Schorndorf via the L1150 in the …

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7.65 km

Laufenmühle Viaduct

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The Wieslauftalbahn.
Since 2010 she has been going back up to Welzheim. As a tourist attraction, you can comfortably chug the steam train to Welzheim on the weekends.

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7.68 km

Edenbach Waterfall at Laufenmühle

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Again and again very nice, for short or longer hiking. Refreshments in the vicinity

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7.72 km

Wieslauf Waterfall

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Due to the drought, the waterfall currently has little water. Otherwise definitely imposing.

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8.08 km

This sturdy wooden bridge is located in the Edenbach Gorge and serves as a safe stream crossing.

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8.11 km

Edenbach Gorge

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The gorge is currently closed due to damage from the floods of June 2024.

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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.00 km

2.39 km

1.08 km

571 m

180 m

Surfaces

3.10 km

2.75 km

2.64 km

1.79 km

677 m

269 m

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Lowest point (420 m)

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