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Landkreis Heilbronn
Löwenstein

View of Breitenauer See – View of Lake Breitenauer loop from VVG der Gemeinde Obersulm

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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Landkreis Heilbronn
Löwenstein

View of Breitenauer See – View of Lake Breitenauer loop from VVG der Gemeinde Obersulm

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View of Breitenauer See – View of Lake Breitenauer loop from VVG der Gemeinde Obersulm

03:36

12.5km

300m

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: July 15, 2026

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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

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1.52 km

Lichtenstern Monastery

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The former Cistercian monastery of Lichtenstern, founded in 1242 by Countess Luitgard of Weinsberg, is picturesquely situated in the Löwenstein Mountains. The simple early Gothic monastery church, the garden chapel …

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4.91 km

Löwenstein Town Church

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evang church is next to the school

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4.97 km

The view is really fantastic

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5.18 km

View of Breitenauer See

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From Löwenstein you have an incredibly great view of the valley and Lake Breitenauer, especially when the sky is clear.

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5.35 km

From Löwenstein you have an incredibly great view of the valley and Lake Breitenauer, especially when the sky is clear. The window, which is decorated differently for different seasons, is …

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8.94 km

View of Lake Breitenauer

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The lake is a great running area: lots of sun, lots of air and beautiful paths. About two-thirds of the pavement is paved, the rest is gravel. One lap along the shore is about four kilometers.

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9.09 km

From the lake shore you also have a great view of the vineyards and the surrounding area.

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9.27 km

Lake Breitenau

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The lake can be completely circumnavigated without climbing any altitude. The beautiful route offers great views of the lake and the vineyards and the surrounding area. Along the path there …

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12.5 km

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8.39 km

1.96 km

1.48 km

564 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.20 km

2.13 km

2.10 km

491 m

268 m

239 m

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Comments

January 24, 2026,Obersulm | Blick auf den Breitenauer See – Blick von der Löwensteiner Platte Runde
The hike began at Breitenau Lake in cold, misty weather. The lake lay still, wisps of fog hanging over the water, lending the landscape an almost mystical atmosphere. Few people were out, and the cold created a special stillness.

The trail led up to the Löwenstein Plateau through damp forests and along quiet paths. The fog obscured the view, but …

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'Pessimists stand in the rain. Optimists shower under the clouds.' 🌧️😂☀️
Even if the Wengerthäusle was closed due to the weather - fresh air is always good, as you know 😁

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Magnificent view, Löwenstein and Breitenauer Lake are a real highlight for hiking

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