Villa Eugenia – Obertor Square, Hechingen loop from Hechingen

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Villa Eugenia – Obertor Square, Hechingen loop from Hechingen

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Villa Eugenia – Obertor Square, Hechingen loop from Hechingen

01:07

4.06km

60m

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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

108 m

Häppy Schaukelweg Overview Map

Highlight • Trail

Several parking lot access options for the Barefoot Path, as well as the Swing Path.
We took the P1 Schillerstraße-Schaukelweg. There is also a free toilet facility here which was very clean inside and out when we visited.

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Cloud 9 Swing

Highlight • Structure

A great trail for the whole family. The kids can really have fun.

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1.07 km

Hottehü Horse Swing

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautifully landscaped playground - Hottehü swing - Hechingen - Zollernalbkreis

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1.47 km

Villa Eugenia

Highlight • Historical Site

Villa Eugenia is an impressive property from the late 18th century that is now used for cultural and private events.

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1.61 km

St. John's Church Hechingen

Highlight • Religious Site

Mostly closed at the front.
Use the accessible side entrance.

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1.88 km

Obertor Square, Hechingen

Highlight • Settlement

A beautifully designed place that not only invites the kids to linger.

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1.98 km

Collegiate Church of St. James (Stiftskirche St. Jakobus), Hechingen

Highlight • Religious Site

The tower of the collegiate and parish church of St. Jakobus in Hechinger Oberstadt is visible from all directions. There is also a stamping point for the pilgrim ID card in the collegiate church.

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2.06 km

Hechingen Market Square Fountain

Highlight • Monument

You have to bring a bit of time to look at the fountain all around and to understand it. Now in the winter without water, it stands there somewhat deserted.

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4.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.93 km

1.24 km

448 m

334 m

117 m

Surfaces

1.87 km

1.16 km

828 m

202 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

4°C

48 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

August 15, 2021,Häppy der Schaukelweg Hechingen

Super nice way through the city. Nice cafes and ice cream parlors. The cool sayings on the trash cans were also special

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August 13, 2021,häppy Schaukelweg Hechingen

Today I was proud of the little one, with 3 years 5 km at 30 degrees is a great achievement 👍🏻😊
The Häppy swing path from Hechingen can be recommended, of course the horse swing and the water games are the best, and not to forget the iced coffee is awesome 🤩
Huge portion and very tasty, I forgot the …

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August 21, 2021,häppy - der Schaukelweg Hechingen

I visited the swing path in Hechingen with my grandchild Elian and I have to say it was really nice.
The path is lovingly designed with various play equipment and loungers.
A new playground is still in the construction phase.
A barefoot park is integrated along the way.
Parking spaces and the swing path with barefoot park are free of …

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October 6, 2022,Glückliche Kids 🫶🏻 👧🏻🧒🏻🧒🏽🧒🏼 🫶🏻 in ……* H E C H I N G E N *

häppy - the swing path 🤩

It's great what Hechingen has created!!!!!!

The round is super nice and varied for YOUNG & OLD.

We also really liked the barefoot park on the route.

From time to time you could take a shortcut using the stairs. But we walked the stroller loop.

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October 30, 2022,Häppy Schaukelweg mit Umweg

Actually, we wanted to walk the swing path and post pictures of the swings, unfortunately there was so much going on and I don't think it's a good idea to take pictures of children from strangers. It was a nice walk in great weather.

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October 21, 2023,Schaukelweg Hechingen

A very nice circular route, past 9 different swing stations and a barefoot path. The whole route is suitable for baby scales

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May 21, 2023,häppy - Der Schaukelweg

On Sunday, May 21, 2023, we met at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall. From there we drove to Hechingen in our cars. 10 exciting swing areas, two large playgrounds and many other adventures awaited us on a four-kilometer circular route. Since we were very lucky with the weather, we were able to cool off in a Kneipp pool. When they …

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