Heuchelberg Watchtower – Old Schilfsandstein Quarry loop from Nordheim (Württemberg)

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Heuchelberg Watchtower – Old Schilfsandstein Quarry loop from Nordheim (Württemberg)

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Heuchelberg Watchtower – Old Schilfsandstein Quarry loop from Nordheim (Württemberg)

05:52

21.6km

300m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.28 km

Philosophensteige Steps

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The Philosophers' Trail is not only characterized by its 167 steps, but also by numerous philosophical sayings designed to ease the climb. At the end, you'll be rewarded with a calorie consumption chart.

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6.55 km

Heuchelberg Watchtower

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The tower of the Heuchelberger Warte was once part of the Württemberg Landgraben defense line and a monitorable customs border for all north-south traffic in the Neckar valley. Those who …

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6.61 km

View from Heuchelberg Tower over Leingarten and vineyards

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From the Heuchelberger Warte (the tower), you have a fantastic view over the fields and the surrounding towns - of course also Leingarten, but also Heilbronn.

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7.20 km

Old Schilfsandstein Quarry

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The upper layers of the Heuchelberg ridge are largely uniform. Through the quarry, however, there is a ravine-like section, which is also a geologically interesting outcrop, as the reed sandstone that forms the massif of the Heuchelberg becomes visible here.

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7.59 km

Woodland Animal Sculptures Trail

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At this station on the forest adventure trail, various animals can be spotted along the forest path - if you find 10 animals, you've found them all....

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8.82 km

View of the vineyards on Heerweg

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Great vantage point on the vineyards. It is especially worthwhile to come over here when the wine is ripe.

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9.04 km

Viewpoint Over Heilbronnerland Vineyards

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This great place to rest is located directly on the panoramic path with a wonderful view over the vineyards and the Heilbronn region. A few lizards also have their home in the stone wall behind it.

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11.7 km

View of Neipperg Castle

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The south side of the vineyards is by far better than the north side as no valley view is possible on the north side

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21.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

2.94 km

1.60 km

890 m

226 m

Surfaces

8.08 km

7.13 km

2.31 km

2.20 km

1.96 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

12°C

8°C

64 %

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Comments

September 13, 2025,Philsophensteige - Heuchelberger Warte – Burg Neipperg - Waldschenke - Runde von Nordheim (Württemberg)

A superb tour - perfect hiking weather. Vineyards laden with juicy grapes as far and wide as we could see!!
We tried to avoid paved roads, which we often succeeded in doing. We were thrilled by the Heuchelberger Warte. You get a fantastic panoramic view from the tower. A lovely beer garden with everything your heart desires. There's even a …

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October 31, 2021,Vom Hörnle zur Heuchelberger Warte

A voucher for the restaurant at the Heuchelberger Warte, which had been slumbering in the drawer for a few months, had given the hiking region this time. It was foreseeable that we won't be out there alone on this Sunday, but the enormous rush for food and drink surprised us Well, the landlord will have been pleased. On the tour …

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October 8, 2023,Z7 Panoramatour Heuchelberg

Further information: tourismus-bw.de/touren/z7-panoramatour-heuchelberg-64ee7ddb68

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October 16, 2023,Panoramatour Heuchelberg (HeilbronnerLand)

The scenic tour through the vineyards between Neipperg and Nordhausen mostly takes place in the sun and is therefore ideal for the colder seasons. You pass two inns, the Waldschenke Hörnle and the Heuchelberger Warte.

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