Hessigheim Rock Gardens loop from Hessigheim

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Kraichgau-Stromberg

Landkreis Ludwigsburg

Hessigheim

Hessigheim Rock Gardens loop from Hessigheim

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Hessigheim Rock Gardens loop from Hessigheim

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3.11km

60m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Hessigheimer Felsengärten

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Parking

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412 m

View of the vineyards and rock formations near Hessigheim

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625 m

View of the Neckar and vineyards from the Hessigheimer Felsengärten

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Award-winning viewing point in the rock gardens with a metal sign and of course a great view of the vineyards and the Neckar.

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View of the Neckar from the Hessigheimer Felsengärten

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The Rock Gardens Nature Reserve is home to a variety of rare plant and animal species. In good weather, you'll enjoy a wonderful view from up here and might even …

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1.23 km

View of the Neckar and the Hessigheim vineyards

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Beautiful stretch of land with a great single trail high-altitude hiking trail in the nature reserve. Unique. But beware ! In some places along the way it goes steeply downhill !!!

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1.36 km

View of the Neckar Bend at Hessigheim

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Beautiful view over the Neckar. Fresh air and clean nature!

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1.80 km

View of the Neckar and vineyards near Besigheim

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Grandiose view of the surrounding rock gardens and the Neckarschleife. Not yet overrun.

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1.80 km

Hessigheim Rock Gardens

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The Hessigheim rock gardens are an absolute highlight in this region, even though they cannot be passed through by bike. The rock gardens are only accessible on foot, you have …

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2.02 km

View of the Neckar River and Besigheim from the Besigheimer Felsengärten.

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Well, there are stairs that lead to the rock gardens and turn into paths. They have nothing to do with the "Stäffele" ...

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3.11 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.93 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

1.15 km

918 m

761 m

199 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

11°C

7°C

30 %

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Comments

April 10, 2023,Spaziergang durch die Hessigheimer Felsengärten am Ostermontag

Walk in the impressive formation of the Hessigheim rock gardens with wonderful views of the Neckar when visiting Jürgen in Pleidelsheim.

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June 7, 2022,Hessigheimer Felsengärten

At the end of the visit to the relatives, I made another short detour to Hessigheim and took a short tour of the rock gardens there.. nice there with a view of the Neckar loop and the Neckar valley from above 👌

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February 28, 2026,🇩🇪👣 Durch die Hessigheimer Felsengärten

Today I bought some delicious canned bratwurst at the Hessigheim window shop. It's perfect for combining with a hike through the rock gardens. One beautiful view after another!