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Marbach State Stud – Sternberg Tower loop from Gomadingen

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Marbach State Stud – Sternberg Tower loop from Gomadingen

Moderate

4.7

(28)

125

hikers

Marbach State Stud – Sternberg Tower loop from Gomadingen

02:54

9.64km

300m

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 20, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Train Station

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1.08 km

View of Gomadingen and Sternberg from the Wacholderheide

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the northeastern outskirts of Gomaringen there is a beautiful juniper heath with great views over the Lautertal and the Sternberg opposite.

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3.10 km

Marbach State Stud

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The Marbach State Stud is the state stud of the state of Baden-Württemberg, which is also one of the four main studs still in existence in Germany. The stud is …

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4.32 km

Marbach State Stud

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In spring, when the foals are out in the pasture, this is a real highlight, and not just for children. A kiosk is available.

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8.07 km

Heathland with a sun lounger and a beautiful view

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8.24 km

Sternberg Hiking Lodge

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The hiking home is a great way to take a break. You can grill something at the fireplace, and buy a drink or a small snack at the kiosk. There …

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8.37 km

Sternberg Tower

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The tower is practically always open. Just to the left of the entrance is a box where you can pay one euro per person for the climb. Just seeing the ingenious wooden structure is worth the euro.

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8.39 km

Dolomite Sand Pit (Dolomitsandgrube)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The premium hiking trail "hochgesprudelt" not only leads over the juniper heath but also through great forest areas.

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8.86 km

The direct descent to Gomadingen leads from the Sternberg Tower. First through the forest and later over a juniper heath in the place. Here is a very nice view over Gomadingen and the hills behind.

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9.64 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.99 km

1.84 km

1.09 km

719 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

1.87 km

1.41 km

1.08 km

156 m

130 m

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

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Saturday 4 July

23°C

13°C

54 %

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Comments

February 10, 2024,Gomadingen - Wacholderheide – Gestüt Marbach - Sternbergturm
Nice tour over juniper heaths to the Marbach stud farm. Continue through the Lautertal and up to the Sternberg with the hiking home and the observation tower. Then steeply down again to the starting point. Due to a GPS error (at the stud farm, see spikes) the distance was 1 km too high and the altitude was 100 m too …

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