Lake Ropbach – Hagmühle Watermill loop from Welzheim

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Lake Ropbach – Hagmühle Watermill loop from Welzheim

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Lake Ropbach – Hagmühle Watermill loop from Welzheim

03:09

11.7km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

420 m

Presio Café Bistro Train Car

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Coffee and cake are available here at the weekend and in coordination with the Schwäbische Waldbahn timetable, etc ...

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1.01 km

Lake Ropbach

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Recently there is also a beaver there

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2.62 km

Hagmühle Watermill

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In summer, the beer garden (until 30 September), on Sundays and public holidays, is open from 11.30 am to 8 pm!

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3.08 km

Natural Monument: Twin Oaks from a Single Trunk

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Natural monument 2 oak trees from one trunk and perch

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5.76 km

Hätzles Bench under the Linden Tree

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Hätzle's benches under a linden tree

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8.84 km

This freely accessible, free, open-air museum provides detailed information about Roman life on the Limes, as well as the architecture and beliefs of the time. The Limes itself is also described here.

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9.49 km

Tierbad Healing Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tierbad Healing Spring - heyday of the sulfur bath around 1620

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10.6 km

Wellingtonia Grove (Giant Sequoias) in Welzheim

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There are many sequoias in one place here, and others in the city park. It's really amazing to see these giants, some of which are 150 years old. 🌲🌲🌲

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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.88 km

1.49 km

1.16 km

1.01 km

174 m

Surfaces

4.78 km

2.96 km

1.67 km

1.30 km

921 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

8°C

6°C

68 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

November 16, 2021,Hagmühle, Göckelerturm und Ostkastell Welzheim

Another bad weather round, but shortly after the Hagmühle it cleared up a bit, at least the rain has stopped ... This fairy path through the forest is magical in all weathers ...

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