On the Schlossberg and the northern slope of the Stromberg

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This short circular walk on the Schlossberg combines leisurely paths with beautiful views over Sternenfels. Along the way, it leads to the leisure complex at the Schloßbergturm, featuring a viewing tower, an exhibition on history and geology, a kiosk, a children’s playground and a barbecue area. This makes the walk a varied outing for anyone wishing to enjoy nature, the views and a short break in a special setting.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.35 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 295 ft
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    Descent: - 312 ft
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    Highest point: 1,394 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,135 ft
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Description of the walk

Start: The starting point is the Schloßberg car park, which can be reached via Heilbronner Straße and Alte Steige.

(S/E) From the car park, the route starts off on a gentle, level stretch with a good view across Sternenfels to the business park. Pass through a gate and head slightly downhill to the Schloßbergturm leisure centre.

(1) Pushchairs should be pushed down the tarmac road past the barbecue hut to the playground. Regular walkers follow a paved path, interspersed with steps, to the meadow. Once at the meadow, turn right up a short flight of steps back to the starting point. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,217 ft - Schloßberg car park
  2. 1 : mi 3.18 - alt. 1,220 ft - Schloßberg Tower
  3. S/E : mi 3.35 - alt. 1,217 ft - Schloßberg car park

Notes

Author: Sternenfels Tourist Agency

Worth a visit

(1) Schloßbergturm Leisure Centre: observation tower featuring the ‘GuG – History and Geology in the Tower’ exhibition, a kiosk with plenty of seating, a children’s playground and a barbecue area

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