Landschaftserlebnisweg 's Äpple

The circular route through the Backnang Bay - the so-called Swabian Mostviertel - is characterized by orchards and the adjacent forest areas of the Swabian Forest. In addition to the many orchards, the Buchenbachtal nature reserve with its waterfalls and numerous historic hollow paths is one of the highlights of the route. As the name Halbhöhe suggests, there are plenty of opportunities to take in the views. A number of themed boards along the way provide hikers and cyclists with information and stories about orchards. Those who have had enough of apples at some point can also enjoy historic old towns, castles and cultural monuments.

The Verband Region Stuttgart has supported the Pfotschwiesen lake playground in Weissach and the SportErlebnisPark Allmersbach with its co-financing program.

Selected highlights

Leisure activities

Museums: Gallery of the city in Backnang, Technology Forum Backnang
Parks and gardens: Annonay Garden in Backnang, Oppenweiler Castle Park, Lapidarium Aspach Sculpture Park
Environmental education: Orchard nature trail along the circular route (Lapa), Keuper nature trail in Aspach
Sport and exercise: SportErlebnisPark in Allmersbach im Tal

Special landscape features

Nature park: Swabian-Franconian Forest (in parts)
Natural monuments: Maubach robbers' cave
Views: Viewing platform SportErlebnisPark in Allmersbach im Tal, Rietenau viewpoint, Aspach panorama, Galgenberg Backnang, Föhrenberg Aspach, Roter Bühl

Architectural features

Historic old towns: Backnang
Castles and palaces: Ebersberg Castle in Auenwald, Reichenberg Castle in Oppenweiler, Oppenweiler moated castle
Cultural monuments: historic Aspach wine press, Backnang Abbey courtyard

Arrival by public transport

You can get on at the Backnang, Burgstall, Maubach and Nellmersbach S-Bahn stations, for example
From May to October on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: Berg- und Talbus
RegioRadStuttgart: Station in Backnang

Route	83.6 kilometer long cycle and circular route
gradient	slight ascents and descents
route	Possible as a hike in several stages, various entry and exit points possible
Motorhome	Allmersbach im Tal (2), Backnang, Oppenweiler, Aspach (5)
Refreshments	Numerous refreshment stops and rest areas along the route