Natural monument Predigtplatz – Schafhausen Church loop from Weil der Stadt

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Weil der Stadt

Natural monument Predigtplatz – Schafhausen Church loop from Weil der Stadt

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Natural monument Predigtplatz – Schafhausen Church loop from Weil der Stadt

02:58

11.0km

150m

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: August 6, 2026

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Mittelberg

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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685 m

View of Weil der Stadt

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one can only enjoy the view of the city

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905 m

Path across the Mittelberg

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The Mittelberg nature reserve is located southeast of Weil der Stadt and offers good views of the districts of Weil der Stadt and Merklingen.

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3.19 km

Pulpit Place

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The sermon area with the bench in front of the cross is a contemplative place surrounded by tall trees

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3.70 km

Narrow nature trail through the woods

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There are many wonderful paths along the entire route that make the hiker's heart beat faster and are simply fun to walk

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7.29 km

A special feature is the baroque pulpit made in Weil der Stadt around 1783, as well as the baptistery with ribbed vaulting. During the Thirty Years' War the church burned down almost completely and was rebuilt in 1661.
Source: schafhausen-evangelisch.de/unsere-gemeinde/die-cyriakus-kirche

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8.76 km

View of the Würm River

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The most beautiful and closest to the Würm is at the Maisenbachweiher pond with the fishermen. The fish path with the information boards goes directly along the Würm.

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9.55 km

Path Along the Würm

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A natural path that runs directly along the Würm. In some places the embankment of the Würm is a bit steep or has partially slipped, so this path should be walked with a certain amount of caution.

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9.81 km

Würm Footbridge

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The small bridge over the Würm connects the city with the two fishing lakes.

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.19 km

1.38 km

1.19 km

112 m

111 m

Surfaces

6.64 km

2.99 km

688 m

660 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

3°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

September 19, 2021,Land.Tour.2 - Pfadfinder

Further information: schoenbuch-heckengaeu.de/freizeitplaner/?item=8900757

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April 20, 2025,Landtour- Pfadfinder -Weil der Stadt

6.98 km of the tour are nature trails. Most of this is on meadow paths and trails.
The views sweep across expansive meadows.
The small town of Weil der Stadt is beautifully situated and stunning to see from above.
At the beginning and end, the route runs quite close to the main road, so you'll be accompanied by traffic noise …

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April 4, 2022,Weil der Stadt, Land.Tour PfadFinder

Today we did the hike in Weil der Stadt
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We parked 🚘 at the cemetery. The tour was slightly modified by me.
The highlight 🤩 were the Maisenbachweiher and the Stochensee. The Fishing Club
has set up a lot of display boards of all kinds of fish 🐟 along the hiking trail along the Würm. We also had …

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February 5, 2022,LandTour Pfadfinder

The tour is not really recommended. Landscape not really varied. Constant street noise and the way back leads idyllically along the Würm and the busy country road.😏

But very easy to hike.

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