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SB9 Schozach Valley Castle trail

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SB9 Schozach Valley Castle trail

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SB9 Schozach Valley Castle trail

03:37

13.1km

230m

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This hike starts and ends at the Bürgerpark in Abstatt, where water playgrounds and numerous sports opportunities await young and old. The Rällinge, large, colorful sculptures depicting adventurous tomcats, adorn the park.

From there, the trail leads you to the Helfenberg Castle ruins, of which the residential tower and some…

Last updated: August 29, 2025

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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

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3.93 km

Wildeck Castle

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A former residential tower from the 16th century, built on the site of a previous structure (around 1300). Today, it serves as the operational and residential building of the Burg …

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6.28 km

Lake Anna

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If you're looking for peace and relaxation, this small, pristine lake is the place to be. There's also a barbecue area with benches for a rest.

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7.04 km

Wine tavern Amalienhof

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The Amalienhof wine bar on the Beilsteiner Steinberg invites hikers to take a well-deserved break with regional delicacies and exquisite wines directly from the surrounding vineyards. From the panoramic terrace, …

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9.02 km

Amalienhof rock relief

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Rocks at the foot of the vineyards with a relief of the Amalienhof.

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10.7 km

Helfenberg castle ruins

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From up here you have a good panoramic view of the area. Beneath the ruin there are benches where you can rest and the next castle is not far away, as is Lake Anna.

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11.3 km

Refuge and memorial stone for the Schlossberg Auenstein/Helfenberg vineyard consolidation

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This covered rest area is located on the Helfenberg. The memorial stone for the reconstruction of the vineyards in 1978-81 between Auenstein and Helfenberg is also worth seeing.

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13.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.01 km

2.15 km

1.55 km

363 m

Surfaces

7.46 km

4.28 km

760 m

429 m

153 m

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Friday 29 May

28°C

16°C

78 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Trail Reviews

Joachim Hoffarth

October 29, 2025, Schozachtaler Burgenrunde

SB9 - A wonderful autumn hike through vineyards and forest with colorful views.

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Chris

April 21, 2023, Annasee – Wanderparkplatz "Annasee" (r) Runde von Helfenberg

And here is the drone video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SUCIsaidZM

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SB9 Schozach Valley Castle trail

Wildeck Castle

Lake Anna

Wine tavern Amalienhof

Amalienhof rock relief

Helfenberg castle ruins

Refuge and memorial stone for the Schlossberg Auenstein/Helfenberg vineyard consolidation

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