Edenbach Gorge – Welzheim Observatory loop from Eselshalden

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Edenbach Gorge – Welzheim Observatory loop from Eselshalden

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Edenbach Gorge – Welzheim Observatory loop from Eselshalden

04:11

14.8km

310m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.62 km

Edenbach Gorge

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The gorge is currently closed due to damage from the floods of June 2024.

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5.11 km

Wooden bridge in the Edenbach Gorge

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This sturdy wooden bridge is located in the Edenbach Gorge and serves as a safe stream crossing.

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5.41 km

Edenbach Waterfall at Laufenmühle

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Again and again very nice, for short or longer hiking. Refreshments in the vicinity

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5.45 km

Wieslauf Waterfall

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Due to the drought, the waterfall currently has little water. Otherwise definitely imposing.

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5.51 km

Laufenmühle Viaduct

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The Wieslauftalbahn.
Since 2010 she has been going back up to Welzheim. As a tourist attraction, you can comfortably chug the steam train to Welzheim on the weekends.

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6.88 km

Uranus on the Welzheim Planet Trail

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An informative change for those interested

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8.32 km

Welzheim Planetary Trail

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The Welzheimer Planet Path leads from the Laufenmühle car park up to the Kesselgrotte to the Welzheim observatory. The positions of the planets are marked by boards on which the …

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8.38 km

Welzheim Observatory

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In starry weather, the Welzheim observatory in the district of Langenberg offers star tours. It is best to reach the observatory by car from Schorndorf via the L1150 in the …

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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.65 km

3.62 km

1.91 km

625 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

4.06 km

2.95 km

2.42 km

270 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (420 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

August 11, 2024,Nachmittagsrunde von der Laufenmühle ins Edenbachtal

🅿️ Sunday afternoon, at Laufenmühle 2, the two parking spaces have become chargeable for 24 hours, day ticket 5 euros, only coins can be inserted‼️ from here we walked up the stairs and along the free path through the mill. The mill was visited by many families today. After the viaduct, currently a construction site, road closed - we hiked …

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