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Schreckstein (Viermärker) – Eselsburg Observation Tower loop from Ensingen

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Kraichgau-Stromberg

Landkreis Ludwigsburg

Vaihingen an der Enz

Schreckstein (Viermärker) – Eselsburg Observation Tower loop from Ensingen

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4.7

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Schreckstein (Viermärker) – Eselsburg Observation Tower loop from Ensingen

02:35

9.05km

180m

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: June 22, 2026

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Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.01 km

Historic hollow way

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Historic sunken road on the way to Schreckstein.

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3.06 km

Schreckstein (Viermärker)

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The Schreckstein is a presumably 650 year old boundary stone west of the mountain of the same name, which delimited the municipalities of Ensingen, Gündelbach, Illingen and Schützingen and later …

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6.07 km

Historic Horse Watering Trough

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In the 18th century there was still a deep moat here where the horses were cooled and cleaned after work.

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6.24 km

Eselsburg picnic and barbecue area

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6.28 km

Eselsburg Observation Tower

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Hosted on Sundays and holidays. Looks very comfortable ... was only there on Tuesdays :)

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7.24 km

View of the Vineyards and Villages in Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

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There are always great pictures from Stromberg

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7.53 km

View of Ensingen and Vineyards

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Ensingen is known for its mineral water, but a lot of wine is also grown here

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7.65 km

View Over the Swabian Forest to Stuttgart

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It is always interesting what you can see here depending on the weather

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9.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.08 km

2.71 km

1.26 km

Surfaces

3.22 km

2.70 km

2.29 km

604 m

172 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 20 July

23°C

8°C

8 %

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Comments

August 2, 2023,Eselsburg-Runde von Ensingen

It would have been even nicer if the weather had been good. But even in the rain, the paths were easy to walk.

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April 18, 2022,Tour

A very nice hike on Easter Monday with fantastic weather With the ascent to the "Eselsburg" observation tower The way back through the vineyards is a nice conclusion

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Schreckstein (Viermärker) – Eselsburg Observation Tower loop from Ensingen

Historic hollow way

Schreckstein (Viermärker)

Historic Horse Watering Trough

Eselsburg picnic and barbecue area

Eselsburg Observation Tower

View of the Vineyards and Villages in Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

View of Ensingen and Vineyards

View Over the Swabian Forest to Stuttgart

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