Eichenhain

Eichenhain is a protected natural area in Stuttgart spanning about 34 hectares between the Sillenbuch district and Mittlere Filderstrasse. The landscape is defined by hundreds of mature oak trees with dense understory vegetation that forms an important habitat for specialized plant and animal species.

The area was used as grazing land for centuries, with oak trees offering shade and acorns as a food source. The designation as a protected zone came in 1958 to secure the natural composition of the landscape and its communities for the future.

The name refers to the oak trees that dominate the landscape and provide shelter throughout the year. Visitors experience them as silent, long-standing features that define the character of this protected space.

Visitors should stay on marked paths and keep dogs leashed, as the area protects sensitive habitats. Picnicking and other leisure activities are not permitted to keep nature undisturbed.

The reserve contains about 200 monumental oak trees, with the oldest specimens being 300 to 400 years old and serving as significant witnesses to landscape history. These ancient trees create habitats for rare orchid species that are rarely found elsewhere in the region.

Location: Stuttgart

Inception: 1958

GPS coordinates: 48.74340,9.20160

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:41