Discover Wangen through two very different attractions: the trails and viewpoints on Wangener Höhe, and a townscape featuring historic half-timbered and Art Nouveau houses. Take a stroll past these houses; on the hill, the focus is on the network of trails, the landscape and the views. When looking for a holiday apartment in Wangen, you can start by deciding what interests you most: are you more drawn to trails and views, or to the wine press, historic buildings and art? The places below offer some specific ideas.
Trails and views on Wangener Höhe
The “Weinberge und Obsthänge rings um die Wangener Höhe” (Vineyards and orchard slopes around Wangener Höhe) conservation area was designated in 1961 and covers 158 hectares. Its boundaries are precisely defined: the protected area includes the slopes, but not the plateau on either side of Rennweg. At Grenzwandel, visitors can enjoy views of Dürrbachtal and explore the extensive network of trails. The two named viewpoints offer different vistas: from Grenzwandel, you can look out over Dürrbachtal; from Schleifrainwandel, over Neckartal. On Wangener Höhe, the state capital of Stuttgart’s Wandelwege project includes the restoration of walking paths, dry-stone walls, steps and paved paths in the districts of Wangen, Hedelfingen and Rohracker.
Schiller lime tree and getting your bearings
A small site on Wangener Höhe commemorates Friedrich Schiller. It was created in 1905 to mark the centenary of his death, with a hut and a Schiller lime tree; the tree was planted on 12 May 1905. The site is 390 metres above sea level. The best way to reach it is from Geroksruhe, following the path towards Wangen; a sign points left to the Schiller lime tree. The site has a hut and benches where you can enjoy the view. As trail conditions and facilities may change, check the current route and the condition of the site before your visit.
Wine press, townscape and art
The historic Wangen wine press was built in 1713 and is notable for its timber roof structure. Its attic is used for civil wedding ceremonies and is accessible to visitors with limited mobility. During the colder months, the large wine-press hall hosts the weekly market. If you plan to visit the market, bear this seasonality in mind and check the current dates beforehand. You can also discover architecture on a stroll through Wangen: the route passes old half-timbered and Art Nouveau houses. Otto Herbert Hajek’s steel sculpture “Stadtzeichen 69/74,” from 1969, is also located in Stuttgart-Wangen. The wine press, houses and art each offer a different focus for a stay that can take in both buildings and the landscape.
Stuttgart as a wider travel destination
The wider travel destination of Stuttgart offers more urban attractions to visit. Stuttgart TV Tower was the world’s first reinforced-concrete television tower. It stands just over 217 metres tall and has an observation deck and food and drink facilities. The museums also offer distinct experiences to help you choose: the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen presents more than 80 vehicles and 200 small exhibits. Visitors can watch specialists repairing historic vehicles through a glass pane. Opened in 2006, the Mercedes-Benz Museum displays 160 vehicles and more than 1,500 exhibits across nine exhibition levels. Two tours lead through the collection: the first covers seven “Mythos” rooms, the second five “Collections” rooms. The collections and tours give you specific points of comparison when considering what the two museums in Stuttgart have to offer.
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