Welcome to Esslingen! On this page, we'll introduce you to accessible accommodation and dining options, including hotels, holiday apartments and restaurants. We also offer the best trails for those with disabilities so that you can discover the region's beauty.
Maps and trails
Accessibility in Esslingen
Thematic Trail
· Swabian Alb
Celtic Adventure Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6.1 km
1:30 h
24 m
24 m
The 6-kilometer-long Celtic Adventure Trail brings the Heidengraben oppidum to life: interactive stations, audio plays, and 3D reconstructions connect the landscape with local Celtic history.
Thematic Trail
· Swabian Alb
Barrier-free Burrenhof circular route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
4.4 km
1:06 h
26 m
26 m
A fully asphalted circular route partly along the Heidengraben with a refreshment option awaits you here.
Town Hall
· Swabian Alb
Awareness Route - Stadt Plochingen
Die Awareness Route führt auch durch die Stadt Plochingen. Wir freuen uns euch Ausflugsziele und Informationen, die wir durch die Stadt erhalten haben, hier weitergeben zu dürfen.
Hiking Trail
· Swabian Alb
Accessible Travel in the Schaichtal Valley
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.9 km
2:10 h
3 m
64 m
The nature park offers 16 trails specifically designed for wheelchair users and families with children.
The trails are well described, allowing visitors to get an idea of what to expect before they set out.
It is always recommended to have an accompanying person.
Bistro
· Swabian Alb
Bistro im Heidengrabenzentrum
Regional genießen im Heidengrabenzentrum: Das gemütliche Bistro bietet regionale Speisen und Getränke und lädt Sie auch ohne Besuch der Ausstellung zum Einkehren und Verweilen ein.
Hiking Trail
· Swabian Alb
View of the Alb Trauf (accessible)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1.8 km
0:25 h
29 m
29 m
A loop trail that is very well suited for people with limited mobility. We recommend walking south from the parking lot.
Hiking Trail
· Swabian Alb
Visit to old trees
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
9.3 km
2:24 h
98 m
98 m
From the Hallenbad Nürtingen parking lot via Galgenberg and Neckarhausen back to the starting point.
Gallery
· Swabian Alb
Galerie der Stadt Plochingen
Die Galerie der Stadt Plochingen befindet sich zentral in der Fußgängerzone im Gebäude der PlochingenInfo. Die Galerieräume sind barrierefrei zugänglich. Parkmöglichkeiten in der Tiefgarage am Markt.
Gezeigt wird zeitgenössische Kunst aus den Bereichen Malerei, Graphik, Skulptur und Fotografie.
Hiking Trail
· Swabian Alb
Short loop hike in the Katzenbach Valley to the Bannmühle
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
6 km
1:30 h
106 m
104 m
Start and finish: Wagnerwiese hiking parking lot on the L1151 between Reichenbach and Hegenlohe (Lichtenwald)
Trail markers: 6/8 - 7 and 6a

