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Baden-Württemberg

Rems-Murr-Kreis

Welzheim Observatory – Edenbach Gorge loop from Wieslaufschlucht und Edenbachschlucht

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Baden-Württemberg

Rems-Murr-Kreis

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: March 20, 2026

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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

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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

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Friday 15 May

11°C

2°C

55 %

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