On a tour of discovery: The best excursion tips for Pentecost in Leonberg!

On a tour of discovery: The best excursion tips for Pentecost in Leonberg!

The Whitsun holidays are a popular time for excursions in the Stuttgart region, and Leonberg offers numerous leisure activities for young and old. Many people stay in the region to discover the beauty of the surrounding area. In an article in the Stuttgarter Nachrichten, Marius Venturini describes the best excursion tips in and around Leonberg that are perfect for the holidays.

One of the most famous sights in Leonberg is the market fountain, which is a popular selfie hotspot in the historic old town. Right next door is the bitter orange garden, which is ideal for relaxing walks and has a playground for children. Nearby is the Engelberg Tower, which offers an impressive 360-degree view of the city after climbing 123 steps. What deserves special attention is that the tower season began on May 1st and the keys to the tower can be borrowed for a deposit.

Hiking and leisure opportunities

For nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts, there are a variety of hiking trails in the Leonberg area. The Eselsrundweg is a 10 kilometer long, signposted circular route that begins and ends at Eltinger Kirchplatz. The forest adventure trail in the nearby Krummbachtal in Gerlingen is more child-friendly. With a length of 3 kilometers and 11 stations, it is ideal for strollers.

• „Hirschlander Krieger“: Eine Nachbildung einer Eisenzeitfigur in der Nähe des Steinbruchs Ditzingen-Hirschlanden.
• Ditzingen: Sehenswert sind das Dreigiebelhaus, das alte Schulhaus und die Konstanzer Kirche.
• Schöckingen: Hier findet man Fachwerkgebäude entlang der Schlossstraße, darunter das Alte Rathaus von 1788.
• Freizeitaktivitäten: Der Freizeitpark Rutesheim bietet Minigolf, Waldhochseilgarten und Bogenschießen an.

In Renningen there is the World Culture Trail, which promotes the transfer of values ​​with its works of art and is expanded every year. The old town of Weil der Stadt, with its historic city wall and market square, also invites you to explore. The new Keppiweg in Merklingen is a child-friendly forest adventure trail that can also be used by families.

Insider tips for explorers

For cycling enthusiasts, Heimsheim offers attractive starting points for bicycle tours with the Schlegler Castle and the Graevenitz Castle. The Mönsheim summit tour leads over 11.7 kilometers over four mountains and starts at the market square in Mönsheim. Another highlight is the Michaelskirche in Wimsheim, which is also known as the “Wimsheim Cathedral” and houses the “Viergötterstein” in the church tower.

In addition, the city administration of Leonberg offers a flyer “Hiking Leonberg”, which lists many hiking routes and sights. These initiatives ensure that visitors and locals can fully experience the diverse beauties of the surrounding area.

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