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Welzheim Observatory – Edenbach Gorge loop from Wieslaufschlucht und Edenbachschlucht

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Welzheim Observatory – Edenbach Gorge loop from Wieslaufschlucht und Edenbachschlucht

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Welzheim Observatory – Edenbach Gorge loop from Wieslaufschlucht und Edenbachschlucht

02:12

7.75km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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48 m

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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79 m

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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1.28 km

Kesselgrotte (Sandstone Cave)

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The geological natural monument Kesselgrotte, below Langenberg, has formed in the Upper Stubensandstein in a side blade of the Wieslauf Gorge. This niche formation, which is typical for the Middle …

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1.66 km

Uranus on the Welzheim Planet Trail

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An informative change for those interested

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4.00 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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4.06 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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5.98 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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7.47 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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7.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.13 km

3.06 km

833 m

722 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

2.55 km

1.64 km

763 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

26°C

13°C

0 %

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Comments

January 8, 2022,Brücke Edenbachschlucht – Edenbachschlucht Runde von Breitenfürst

A dream winter day in the Entenbach Gorge and Kesselgrotte💯🤩

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August 14, 2025,Edenbachschlucht – Kesselgrotte

Morning round in the Edenbachschlucht 💯very pleasant to walk in the gorge 😊

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March 19, 2023,Kesselgrotte – Edenbachtal loop from Laufenmühle

Fun tour with lots of variety. Not for strollers or other devices with wheels.

August 15, 2021,FeenSpuren + Planten Weg Wanderung

This hiking trail is magically beautiful. If you can't switch off from everyday life here, you're doing something wrong.

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February 1, 2026,Grödel-smovey WALK - Planetenweg und mehr

My crampons were worth their weight in gold today – although they weren't very effective in the soft slush at the beginning and end. I didn't fall once with them today. 😅💚

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July 10, 2022,Edenbachschlucht - Sternwarte Welzheim - Kesselgrotte

Do not take the turn-off to Vorderhundsberg, only the second one. The first one ends up in the forest with no path.

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Welzheim Observatory – Edenbach Gorge loop from Wieslaufschlucht und Edenbachschlucht

Laufenmühle Viaduct

Edenbach Waterfall at Laufenmühle

Kesselgrotte (Sandstone Cave)

Uranus on the Welzheim Planet Trail

Welzheim Observatory

Welzheim Planetary Trail

Edenbach Gorge

Wooden bridge in the Edenbach Gorge

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