Inner bridge Esslingen – Neckarhaldentor Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar

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Esslingen am Neckar

Inner bridge Esslingen – Neckarhaldentor Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar

Easy

4.7

(10)

105

hikers

Inner bridge Esslingen – Neckarhaldentor Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar

01:54

6.79km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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634 m

Pliensau Bridge and Pliensau Tower, Esslingen am Neckar

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The old Pliensau Bridge in Esslingen am Neckar was built between 1213 and 1286 and once had three towers. Today, only one tower remains of the outer bridge.

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1.32 km

Inner bridge Esslingen

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The inner bridge was built in 1286, making it the second oldest bridge in Germany.

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2.15 km

View of Esslingen

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From Neckarhaldenweg you have a great view down to the old town of Esslingen.

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4.44 km

View of Esslingen and the Neckar Valley from the vineyards

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A wonderful view of the "little town" and the Neckar valley.

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4.82 km

Neckarhaldentor Esslingen

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The Neckarhaldentor is a medieval city gate dating back to the 14th century. It is located at the entrance to the vineyards and offers a beautiful view over the old town.

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5.16 km

Marktplatz Esslingen am Neckar

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Market Square, Esslingen am Neckar
The market square is the only square in the old town of Esslingen that is not historical. Today the market square is a place where …

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5.30 km

Little Venice (Esslingen on the Neckar)

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The view across the Rossneckar River to the houses on the Inner Bridge is called "Little Venice." At the city archives, a narrow passage leads down to the Kesselwasen, where …

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5.44 km

Esslingen Historic Old Town

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Esslingen Old Town, Esslingen am Neckar
lots to discover, lots to tell
The romantic old town with its over 200 half-timbered houses, the wine, the culture and wonderful people - …

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6.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.43 km

1.65 km

1.05 km

658 m

Surfaces