Galgenberg, Hill peak in Schorndorf, Germany.

Galgenberg is a hill near Schorndorf that rises to approximately 351 meters and offers views across the surrounding landscape and neighboring communities. Multiple marked trails lead to the summit from different starting points throughout Schorndorf.

The name Galgenberg means Gallows Hill and comes from the Middle Ages, when such locations were used for judicial executions. This name reflects the long history of the location in the region's legal practices.

The name Galgenberg refers to the gallows that once stood here, and a chapel dedicated to Our Lady, recorded in 1465 as "vnder dem galgen kappellin", gave the hill its alternative name Frauenberg. The chapel disappeared after the Reformation. The 9.7-hectare summit has been a protected landscape area since 4 November 1968.

The summit viewpoint sits about 1.3 km southeast of Schorndorf's market square, roughly 100 m above the Rems. The L1147 road to Adelberg, Wangen and Göppingen runs along the north and east slopes, and the Frauenbergweg branches off it to pass west and south of the hill. The upper area is a protected landscape, so visitors stay on the paths.

From this vantage point, visitors can observe how the surrounding landscape changes with the seasons, particularly as vegetation colors shift. The elevated perspective reveals how dramatically the view transforms throughout the year.