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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)

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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: May 20, 2026

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Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

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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

15.2 km

3.36 km

1.96 km

863 m

265 m

Surfaces

8.38 km

6.54 km

2.49 km

2.14 km

2.09 km

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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

Philosophensteige Steps

Heuchelberg Watchtower

View from Heuchelberg Tower over Leingarten and vineyards

Old Schilfsandstein Quarry

Woodland Animal Sculptures Trail

View of the vineyards on Heerweg

Viewpoint Over Heilbronnerland Vineyards

View of Neipperg Castle

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