Schönbuchturm

The Schönbuchturm offers magnificent views of the Schönbuch Nature Park, the Swabian orchard paradise and the areas of the Korn- and Heckengäu. But this is not the only reason why it is a popular excursion destination. Sports enthusiasts in particular get their money's worth here with a nearby forest ropes course and several mountain bike trails. The tower is also located directly on the Swabian Albverein's main hiking trail no. 5, making it an ideal rest stop. There is a refreshment stop right next to the tower.

• Opening hours: The Schönbuchturm is accessible from sunrise to sunset (check the information boards on site).
• The Schönbuchturm is 580 meters high and is itself 35 meters high with viewing platforms at heights of 10, 20 and 30 meters. If you want to get to the top, you have to climb 174 steps.
• The impressive structure was designed by Schlaich Bergermann Partner, who also designed the Killesberg Tower in Stuttgart.
• Construction of the tower began in the fall of 2017 and it was opened in June 2018.
• The Verband Region Stuttgart supported the construction with a total of 482,500 euros.

The Schönbuchturm is located on the Stellberg in Schönbuch near Herrenberg. The tower can be reached by public transport via Herrenberg train station (S-Bahn line S1 from Stuttgart or the Ammertalbahn from Tübingen). From Herrenberg station, take the city bus line 782 to the Waldfriedhof. From there it is about a 10-minute walk. Parking spaces for those arriving by car are available at the Naturfreundehaus Herrenberg.