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Hörschbach Gorge – Riesbergturm Observation Tower loop from Hörschbachschlucht

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Hörschbach Gorge – Riesbergturm Observation Tower loop from Hörschbachschlucht

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Hörschbach Gorge – Riesbergturm Observation Tower loop from Hörschbachschlucht

06:41

22.4km

650m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

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1.02 km

Hörschbach Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

In winter, when there is ice, you should have appropriate equipment and a minimum level of fitness and surefootedness, otherwise it can quickly become dangerous.

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1.52 km

Path to the Hörschbach Waterfalls

Highlight • Trail

Here you can walk down to the back waterfall (Hörschbach). It is not far from here. You can hear voices from the children playing at the waterfall.

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3.49 km

Boundary Stone Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This "Grenzsteinweg" is located near Murrhardt in the Rems-Murr district in Baden-Württemberg.
- narrow forest path
- on/on this path there are numerous old boundary stones that mark the former …

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6.23 km

Riesbergturm Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Riesberg Tower near Murrhardt is always worth it. Great view of the Murrtal and the Linderst. Below, a barbecue and rest area invites you to linger. Not far away …

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7.26 km

Felsenmeer, Murrhardt

Highlight • Natural Monument

.... Primeval forest type of this region
... beech fir forest
... huge boulders lie along the way (lower Stubensandstein / Fleinsstein)
... surefootedness and sturdy footwear required
... on …

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7.48 km

Roman Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Römersee is an artificially dammed, idyllic small wetland biotope. In the spring countless tadpoles cavort in the water.
Not far from the lake, 100m away, is the associated resting …

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7.57 km

⭐️🐷 Rast- und Grillplatz am Römersee

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice and well-kept rest area with a relatively new wooden pavilion and barbecue facilities. Unfortunately, as is so often the case, people leave their rubbish everywhere even though a rubbish …

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15.2 km

Fratzenbrunnen Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

in Swabian parlance, the name of the fountain without the letter "R" is spoken, so Fatzenbrunnen :-)

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22.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

4.27 km

2.29 km

2.15 km

629 m

390 m

Surfaces

6.26 km

5.50 km

4.92 km

4.54 km

986 m

218 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Monday 17 August

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Comments

November 14, 2021,Murrhardt: Hörschbachschlucht, Hörschbacklamm, Wasserfall, Franzenklinge, Riesbergturm, Felsenmeer, Römersee, Limestürme, Ulrichsklinge, Villa Frank, Fratzenbrunnen 2021/131

I would have loved to tell you about this fantastic tour with two unforgettable gorges, the impressive sea of rocks, the wooden Riesberg tower with a view of foggy valleys and the three Limes towers. Unfortunately, I am still struggling with the migraines that hit me after the tour. So it will be short.
The gorges and the sea of …

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June 27, 2022,Murrhardt - Hörschbachschlucht, -klamm und -wasserfall - Grenzsteinweg - Franzenklinge - Römersee - Limestürme - Ulrichsklinge - Fratzenbrunnen

schwaebischerwald.com/erkunden-entdecken/tipps-ausfluege/schluchten-und-klingen/hoerschbachschlucht-murrhardt

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Hörschbach Gorge – Riesbergturm Observation Tower loop from Hörschbachschlucht

Hörschbach Gorge

Path to the Hörschbach Waterfalls

Boundary Stone Trail

Riesbergturm Observation Tower

Felsenmeer, Murrhardt

Roman Lake

⭐️🐷 Rast- und Grillplatz am Römersee

Fratzenbrunnen Spring

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