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Esslingen Castle – Neckarhaldentor Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar

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Esslingen Castle – Neckarhaldentor Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar

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Esslingen Castle – Neckarhaldentor Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar

02:58

10.2km

280m

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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: May 25, 2026

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272 m

Esslingen Castle

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Esslinger Burg has towered over the city for 700 years. No one has ever lived here; the castle has always been part of the former city fortifications. You can explore the grounds free of charge. From the Old Town, a covered staircase with over 300 steps leads up to the castle on the remains of the city wall.

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View of Esslingen am Neckar

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From the Old City Gate in Esslingen, a picturesque view opens up of the old town with its half-timbered houses, the church towers of St. Dionysius and St. Paul, and the Neckar River. The perspective is particularly impressive at sunrise or sunset, when the rooftops are bathed in warm light and Esslingen Castle towers over the city.

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Neckarhaldentor Esslingen

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The Neckarhaldentor is a medieval city gate dating back to the 14th century. It is located at the entrance to the vineyards and offers a beautiful view over the old town.

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View of Esslingen

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From Neckarhaldenweg you have a great view down to the old town of Esslingen.

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View of Esslingen and the Neckar Valley from Hengstenberg

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The viewpoint is top and Hengstenberg is a very well-known company far beyond Swabia.

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View of Esslingen and the Neckar Valley from the vineyards

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A wonderful view of the "little town" and the Neckar valley.

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View of the Württemberg Mausoleum

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Beautiful view from a seating area near the Katharinenlinde towards the burial chapel and the Neckar valley.

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Katharinenlinde and Viewpoint

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From this vantage point at 469 meters above sea level, you have a truly beautiful view. Sit down in the grass and enjoy this special place. A remarkable event is said to have taken place here in the fourth century. The state of Baden-Württemberg tells the story as follows: "The Katharinenlinde (St. Catherine's Linden Tree) is considered the setting for the legend of St. Catherine, the founder of St. Catherine's Hospital in Esslingen. She is said to have come to a pagan sacrificial site here in the fourth century. Because she refused to pay homage to the deities and was executed, a trial by ordeal was demanded. A linden tree was planted upside down in the ground. If the plant withered, this would be proof that the pagan deities were stronger; if it survived, this would show that the Christian religion was superior. The roots began to sprout."

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.79 km

2.20 km

858 m

337 m

Surfaces

7.69 km

1.95 km

278 m

272 m

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Saturday 11 July

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Esslingen Castle – Neckarhaldentor Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar

Esslingen Castle

View of Esslingen am Neckar

Neckarhaldentor Esslingen

View of Esslingen

View of Esslingen and the Neckar Valley from Hengstenberg

View of Esslingen and the Neckar Valley from the vineyards

View of the Württemberg Mausoleum

Katharinenlinde and Viewpoint

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