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Apple Tree - Copyright by Berthold HänsslerPhoto: Berthold Hänssler, CC BY-ND, District of Göppingen
The Apfelwiesen Loop Trail leads from Göppingen to Heiningen, through Eichholz to Eschenbach, and back to Göppingen. The trail gets its name from the many orchard meadows and apple trees you pass along the way.
Göppingen offers beautiful hiking trails: The Göppingen circular hiking trails entice visitors with stunning views, varied landscapes, and impressive natural scenery. Seven circular hiking trails, ranging from 3.5 to 23 kilometers in length, offer hiking fun for almost every taste.
The“Apfelwiesen” loop trail from Göppingen to Heiningen and Eschenbach is an approximately 15-kilometer route that starts at the Göppingen train station. Along the way, you’ll pass many orchards and fruit trees. The tour runs from Göppingen to Heiningen, through Eichholz to Eschenbach, and back to the starting point.
Starting point at City Hall
Hauptstraße 1 | 73033 Göppingen
07161 650-4444 |ipunkt@goeppingen.de|www.goeppingen.de
Author’s recommendation
- Just a few minutes' walk from the train station is the Museum im Storchen, which is well worth a visit. Here, both adults and children have the opportunity to learn many interesting facts about the historical events of the city of Göppingen.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Barfüßer brewery GöppingenL'Osteria Göppingen
Renaissance Castle Göppingen
Staren Kebab
Starennest club restaurant
Minigolf and pit-pat facility
Ristorante Pizzeria Rubacuore
Restaurant Schützenhaus
Gebauer′s aktiv Frisch markt
Safety information
When it's wet, some trails can be slippery and dangerous. Watch your step and use hiking poles for stability if necessary.
Tips and suggestions
Respectful Coexistence in the Göppingen District.
Code of Conduct:
- Respect trail closures and the quiet zones established in the recreational trail plan.
- Leave no trace—such as trash or animal waste—and treat the trails with care.
- Be proactive and considerate. Adapt your behavior to the situation at hand. Safety comes first.
- Respect other users of the woods and fields.
- Be considerate of animals and plants.
- Plan ahead and make the most of daylight. Try to avoid the early morning and evening twilight hours.
- Observe the ban on entering agricultural land during the growing season.
- Stay on marked trails and avoid forest edges; this helps wildlife become more accustomed to people.
For more information, visit ruecksicht-macht-wege-breiter.de
Roadbook
The “Apfelwiesen” loop trail starts right in Göppingen and heads south toward the Eichertwald. From there, the trail passes by the wildlife preserve and continues through the open fields. Here, a picturesque view opens up of the numerous orchard meadows that characterize the landscape of the Göppingen district.
The route continues through Heiningen and Eschenbach, past numerous farms, and leads back to downtown Göppingen. There, you’ll have the opportunity to relax and reflect on the impressions and views from the hike while enjoying ice cream or coffee at one of the many cafés.
Barfüßer brewery Göppingen
L'Osteria Göppingen
Renaissance Castle Göppingen
Drinking fountain at the train station square
Municipal museum in the stork
Göppingen ZOB
Märklineum
Göppingen train station
Game enclosure
S'Biolädle at Kreuthof - Bioland Kreuthof
Municipality of Heiningen
Heiningen Haupt/Kirchstr.
Staren Kebab
Starennest club restaurant
Hikers' parking lot on the K 1425
Rohrwasen wetland biotope
Motorhome site Heiningen
Minigolf and pit-pat facility
Voralb-Bad Heiningen-Eschenbach
Ristorante Pizzeria Rubacuore
Hiking parking lot Heiningen
Alpakafarmhofwiese (AlpacaFarmMeadow)
Eschenbacher hut
Eschenbach legend trail
Municipality of Eschenbach
Protestant church on the Bühl
Shopping center on the Bühl
Restaurant Schützenhaus
Butcher's shop Rössle Lerchenberg Regiomat
Eschenbach Aquarium
Pitch Brunnen
Lindenstraße play and exercise park
Stardust Alpaca Farm
Vending machine at Iltishof
Peace lime tree
Laserstar® Göppingen Zone Lasertag & Live Escape Rooms
Göppingen outdoor pool
Gebauer′s aktiv Frisch markt
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the RE 5 or MEX 16 from Stuttgart or Ulm to the Göppingen train station. The hiking trail begins just a few meters from the station.For the regional train schedule:www.vvs.de/fahrplan
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Directions
Coming from Stuttgart or Ulm on the B10, take the Uhingen Ost/Faurndau exit, then follow the road to Hirschplatz Faurndau.Parking
You can park right at Hirschplatz; there are a few parking spaces available there.Coordinates
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Equipment
Wear sturdy, non-slip shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. A backpack with water, snacks, and a first-aid kit is recommended.
Human-created
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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