Hessigheimer Felsengärten, Protected limestone cliffs in Hessigheim, Germany
The Hessigheimer Felsengärten features vertical limestone rock formations rising above the Neckar Valley, forming a natural landscape with terraced vineyards.
The limestone formations emerged over 200 million years ago when the area was covered by a prehistoric sea, creating these distinctive rock structures.
The protected area contains 130 climbing routes of varying difficulties, making it a central gathering point for rock climbers in Baden-Württemberg.
Visitors can access marked hiking trails starting from the parking area on Besigheimerstrasse, leading through rock formations with viewing points over the Neckar Valley.
The rock gardens received National Geotope status in 2002, protecting rare plant species that grow in the small crevices of the steep walls.
Location: Hessigheim
Inception: 2002
GPS coordinates: 49.00126,9.17744
Latest update: May 13, 2025 20:22
Evangelische Stadtkirche
2.5 km
Kilianskirche
2.4 km
Römerhaus Walheim
2.1 km
Kastelle von Walheim
2 km
Pfarrkirche St. Hippolyt
2.5 km
Staustufe Hessigheim
1.4 km
Staustufe Besigheim
2.2 km
Großbottwarer Tor
2.4 km
Mineralparkfreibad
1.8 km
Neckarhalde
1.7 km
Rathaus Ottmarsheim
2.5 km
Unteres Tal/Haldenrain
2.5 km
Besigheimer Straße 9
2.4 km
Gebiete nördlich des Neckars bei Mundelsheim, Hessigheim, Besigheim und Gemmrigheim: Käsberg, Felsengärten, Wurmberg, Gündelstein, Kelterschen und Umgebung
631 m
Rathaus Besigheim
2.6 km
Schochenturm
2.5 km
Neckartal zwischen Hessigheim und Besigheim: Hamberg, Neckarhalde, Hörnle, Häslach und Wasen
1.1 km
Aiperturmstraße 10
2.6 km
Aiperturmstraße 6
2.7 km
Bakehouse Auf der Mauer 2
2.6 km
Freibad Mundelsheim
1.7 km
Amtsgerichtgasse 2
2.6 km
Aiperturmstraße 3
2.7 km
Marktplatz 1
2.6 km
Marktplatz 2
2.6 km
Marktplatz 4
2.6 km
Aiperturmstraße 8
2.7 km
Schlossgasse 6
2.5 kmReviews
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