Heslacher Waterfalls – East Shore of Pfaffensee loop from Universität Stuttgart

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Heslacher Waterfalls – East Shore of Pfaffensee loop from Universität Stuttgart

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Heslacher Waterfalls – East Shore of Pfaffensee loop from Universität Stuttgart

01:52

6.75km

120m

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: September 30, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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Giant Sequoia at the Forest Fork

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Small but well-grown sequoia tree at a crossroads.

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1.54 km

View of the Gäubahn Railway from the bridge

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Bridge overlooking the Gäubahn, the line from Stuttgart via Singen (Hohentwiel) to the Swiss border. Occasionally, a few trains still pass here.

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2.08 km

Heslacher Waterfalls

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Of course, it's not the Niagara Falls and of course, their origin is not, but it's worth it to put up with the little detour. Firstly, the trail is beautiful …

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2.25 km

Forest path

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Natural forest path that leads along the inflow to the Heslach Waterfalls.

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3.41 km

Christophstollen Inlet Shaft

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The butcher's house was built in 1930. From 1933 onwards, the water from the Pfaffensee was channeled through the butcher's house and made drinking water in the Gallenklinge waterworks. In …

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3.45 km

East Shore of Pfaffensee

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Totally nice for walking and jogging - it's best to come early in the morning when it's not that crowded.

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3.60 km

Wooden heart

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Beautifully carved wooden heart with a beautiful view directly on the Pfaffensee.

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5.69 km

Weinbergstaffel Steps and View of Stuttgart

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Quite a long staircase, but especially in the upper area it offers wonderful views towards Stuttgart-Möhringen and, if the weather is good, all the way to the Albtrauf.

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6.75 km

End point

Bus stop

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