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Krebsbach Ford – Schönbuch Tower loop from Rohrau

Moderate

4.6

(48)

275

hikers

Krebsbach Ford – Schönbuch Tower loop from Rohrau

02:14

8.13km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Naturpark Schönbuch

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Parking

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1.54 km

Krebsbach Ford

Highlight • River

A small stone bridge serves as a crossing over the Krebsbach stream. There are also good opportunities nearby to descend directly to the small forest stream.

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1.66 km

Beautiful hiking trail (also suitable as a trail).

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2.20 km

The small river meanders through the unspoilt forest.

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3.30 km

Kalter Bronnen Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Kalter Bronnen is part of the nature reserve. It could have been restored rather than simply fenced in and left to its fate. This way, it won't be a highlight.

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4.00 km

Schönbuch Tower

Highlight • Monument

Despite Corona, this extraordinary observation tower is open for inspection. A staircase leads up and down through the shape of a double helix, which are then signposted for one-way traffic. …

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4.34 km

As art along the way, you can read various details about the tower here

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4.40 km

Right at the parking lot there is an information board with tips about sights and hikes. A second one further up with all structural information from the Schönbuchturm.

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4.52 km

Naturfreundehaus at Schönbuch

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Hut with a very large parking lot and a nice outdoor area for sitting and a great lounge. There is a large playground in the immediate vicinity and the Schönbucher Tower is only a short walk away.

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8.13 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.37 km

1.70 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

4.59 km

1.75 km

1.54 km

245 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

22°C

9°C

21 %

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