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Edenbach Gorge – Welzheim Observatory loop from Eselshalden

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Edenbach Gorge – Welzheim Observatory loop from Eselshalden

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Edenbach Gorge – Welzheim Observatory loop from Eselshalden

03:59

14.3km

270m

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: June 23, 2026

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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

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3.62 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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5.11 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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5.41 km

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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5.44 km

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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5.55 km

Eins+Alles – Sensory Experience Field

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A feast for the senses in the middle of the Welzheim Forest. Eins+Alles is a fantastic excursion and hiking destination. In the field of experience you can smell, hear, touch, …

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5.63 km

Wieslauf Waterfall

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Due to the drought, the waterfall currently has little water. Otherwise definitely imposing.

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7.73 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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7.78 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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14.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.85 km

3.94 km

1.80 km

548 m

118 m

Surfaces

5.40 km

3.15 km

3.05 km

2.26 km

338 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

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Comments

June 27, 2021,Edenbachtal – Forellensprung Runde von Breitenfürst

Super nice and great hike. Beautiful paths that mostly lead through the forest along small waterfalls and rivers. The path is not recommended in heavy rain. Kind regards

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August 11, 2024,Nachmittagsrunde von der Laufenmühle ins Edenbachtal

🅿️ Sunday afternoon, at Laufenmühle 2, the two parking spaces have become chargeable for 24 hours, day ticket 5 euros, only coins can be inserted‼️ from here we walked up the stairs and along the free path through the mill. The mill was visited by many families today. After the viaduct, currently a construction site, road closed - we hiked …

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Edenbach Gorge – Welzheim Observatory loop from Eselshalden

Edenbach Gorge

Wooden bridge in the Edenbach Gorge

Edenbach Waterfall at Laufenmühle

Laufenmühle Viaduct

Eins+Alles – Sensory Experience Field

Wieslauf Waterfall

Welzheim Planetary Trail

Welzheim Observatory

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