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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall
Gaildorf

Kocher River Trail – Kerner Tower loop from Gaildorf

Moderate

4.5

(17)

57

hikers

Kocher River Trail – Kerner Tower loop from Gaildorf

02:28

9.02km

140m

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: May 30, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

155 m

Gaildorf Castle Park

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Gaildorf. Unfortunately a misunderstood little town. For centuries, Gaildorf was home to the taverns of Limpurg, a noble family from the medieval imperial ministry. A visit to the Old Castle of the Limpurg taverns is worthwhile.

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772 m

Kocher River

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Nice way at the stove - please be considerate if there are pedestrians 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️ on the way

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1.24 km

Kocher River Trail

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4

6.64 km

Nice view of the valley, to enjoy even when it rains.

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6.80 km

Kerner Tower

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That's Kirgel, not Kringle

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6.81 km

View of Gaildorf from Kirgel

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7

8.66 km

Brandenburg Gate (Gaildorf City Wall)

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The "Brandenburger Törle" forms a passage to Mauerstrasse at the rear end of Kirchstrasse. The name probably goes back to the invasion of a 600-strong Brandenburg-Prussian battalion in December 1713, …

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8.68 km

Kochersteg Covered Bridge

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The shorter way to the city center of Gaildorf, if you are traveling from the sports field.

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9.02 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.22 km

2.13 km

985 m

483 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.61 km

2.63 km

691 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

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