Spring at Flehinger Berg – Gochsheim Castle loop from Kraichbach- und Weiherbachaue

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Spring at Flehinger Berg – Gochsheim Castle loop from Kraichbach- und Weiherbachaue

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Spring at Flehinger Berg – Gochsheim Castle loop from Kraichbach- und Weiherbachaue

02:06

7.79km

90m

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: August 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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189 m

Spring at Flehinger Berg

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautifully designed spring catchment with natural stones.

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1.42 km

Giant Bench in Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

Highlight • Monument

The huge bench is a fun eye-catcher.

Unfortunately, it's a bit impractical, as the seat is almost 2 meters high and requires some climbing. Furthermore, the bench isn't located on …

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3.10 km

Flehingen Moated Castle

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In Flehingen there is a moated castle from the Renaissance period. Today it is used as an educational center for young people. The castle also houses four state-recognized technical schools.

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5.24 km

Historic Jewish cemetery, picturesquely situated on a slope above the Kraichbach stream. Burials took place here from the 17th century until 1939.

Visits are only possible by appointment at the cemetery office.

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6.85 km

View of Gochsheim

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The old town, located on a hill, offers some half-timbered houses, beautiful corners, an Art Nouveau building (the school), two museums - in total, an astonishing amount of well-preserved historical substance.

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7.27 km

Gochsheim Castle

Highlight • Castle

Be sure to visit. Gochsheim surprises with a historic old town and a great view of the Kraichgauer Land from there.

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7.43 km

Bridge Over the Kraichbach

Highlight • Bridge

Somewhat hidden, but very atmospheric path that leads along the old city wall and where at this point you cross the Kraich river over a small wooden bridge at a weir.

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7.49 km

View of the Corner Tower and Outer Town Wall, Gochsheim

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From the path on the Kraichbach you have a view of the high castle, a reconstructed watchtower and the remains of the city fortifications.

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7.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.19 km

3.13 km

1.30 km

173 m

Surfaces

4.40 km

1.45 km

763 m

701 m

255 m

225 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

16°C

4°C

30 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

April 21, 2025,Osterausflug in den Kraichgau: Gochsheimer Runde 🐣🐇🌩️ 🤩

Across meadows and fields from Gochsheim to Flehingen, back along the Kraichbach stream, and finally through the historic town center of Gochsheim.

A lovely Easter outing before the rain forecast for the afternoon.
🐣🐇🌩️🤩

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May 4, 2025,Gochsheim - 4. Mai 2025

Long reports are rarely read to the end. So I'll try to keep it short. The insider tip is still at the end. 😉
After a rainy night, you shouldn't venture onto unfamiliar paths. But after the last walk through knee-high grass, my shoes were clean again!
Shortly after 1 p.m., at the edge of Flehingen, before the natural outdoor …

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