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Fairy Tale Path Hechingen

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  • Frog Prince on the Hechingen Fairy Tale Trail
    Frog Prince on the Hechingen Fairy Tale Trail
    Photo: Foto Keidel, CC BY-SA, Stadt Hechingen

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    A little walk through the juniper heath on Martinsberg Hechingen following the footsteps of Snow White & Co. becomes an experience for the whole family. On the Fairy Tale Path, you will encounter 10 characters from the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm.
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    Distance 1 km
    0:45 h
    26 m
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    515 m
    489 m

    The 10 fairy tale scenes are distributed along a path about one kilometer long at the roadside. The Fairy Tale Path Hechingen is not accessible with prams or wheelchairs.

    Although fairy tales are hundreds of years old, they still fascinate young and old! They are repeatedly reinvented or told differently, thus passing the magic from generation to generation.
    How about testing your fairy tale knowledge right in nature?

    Interactive stations:
    To make the Fairy Tale Path even more varied, interactive experience stations can be found at five figures, which also help with the storyline. For example, there is an XXL hidden object picture, a sound station, or a question-and-answer game waiting for eager fairy tale explorers.

    Tip:
    If you want to extend the fairy tale walk into a family hike, we recommend our circular hiking trail "Martinsberg Tour". Right from the Fairy Tale Path, follow the signs and experience an adventurous short hike along enchanted paths with breathtaking views of the castle.

    History of the Fairy Tale Path:

    The Fairy Tale Path was opened already in 1972. The ideas for the design of the Fairy Tale Path came from the then captain and re-founder of the Historical Citizens’ Guard Hechingen e.V., Vitus Mayer. The figures were created by steel artist Wilfried Rexze from Pfäffingen between 1969 and 1971. After renovation and refurbishment, the Fairy Tale Path was ceremoniously reopened in June 2016.

    Fairy tale walk with stories:
    The guided fairy tale walk with stories and puzzles at various figures of the Fairy Tale Path becomes an experience for young and old. The storyteller Sigrid Maute brings the fairy tale heroes to life in her stories. The fairy tale tours are suitable for school classes, daycare groups, club groups, family groups, or as a children's birthday outing with children from 5 years.
    Duration: about 1 hour, price on request
    More info at: www.maerchenfreude.de

    Author’s recommendation

    At the entrance to the Fairy Tale Path, our children's map with a small quiz about the Fairy Tale Path is available. Do you have the correct solution word? Then a surprise awaits you!

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    Tips and suggestions

    Book tip: The Fairy Tale Path Hechingen is also described as a family excursion destination in the book „Stroller and Carrier Tours Swabian Alb" by Sabine Volkert and Simone Haas in Wandaverlag. It contains valuable tips for use with strollers as well as hiking values for siblings.


    Roadbook

    The Fairy Tale Path Hechingen is a trail just under 1 km long, featuring 10 fairy tale scenes. The entrance and exit to the Fairy Tale Path is marked by a rose arch. Have fun in the fairy tale world at the foot of Hechingen's Martinsberg!

    Come and meet Little Red Riding Hood, the Frog Prince, and other characters from the Brothers Grimm's fairy tales. Several picnic spots and benches invite you to relax.

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    Parkplatz Festplatz Im Weiher
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    Directions

    The Fairy Tale Path is accessible via Badstraße and Niederhechinger Straße in Hechingen. From the Haigerlocher Straße/Badstraße fork, the Fairy Tale Path is signposted. Approximately 12 parking spots are available directly at the Fairy Tale Path.

    Additional parking options are available at the festival ground Im Weiher. From there, you can reach the Fairy Tale Path Hechingen in about 850 m.

    Parking

    There are parking options directly at the Fairy Tale Path, at the Eisweiher coming from the Schützenhaus or coming from Hechingen towards Lindich at the forest parking lot Waldlehrpfad/Walderlebnisweg. However, this is a somewhat longer tour towards Martinsquelle via the Vitus Mayer path. Those who take the big route via the Waldlehrpfad/Walderlebnisweg may encounter forest animals or great interactive stations in some clearings!

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    48.362624, 8.948075
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    48°21'45.4"N 8°56'53.1"E
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    32U 496153 5356607
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    Appropriate footwear and perhaps a fairy tale book by the Brothers Grimm.

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