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Hepp Lakes – Upper Hepp Lake loop from Katharinenhof

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Hepp Lakes – Upper Hepp Lake loop from Katharinenhof

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4.8

(90)

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Hepp Lakes – Upper Hepp Lake loop from Katharinenhof

01:06

4.06km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.06 km

Picnic Area at Hepp-See

Highlight • Rest Area

Plenty of seating near the Heppseen.

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1.24 km

Hepp Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Well visited, for young and old, with plenty of seating on the way. Round is only about 3.5km long (from parking at the edge of the forest).

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1.42 km

Upper Hepp Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lakes in beautiful nature.

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1.59 km

Hepp Fountain with Kneipp footbath and rest area

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice way. Plenty of seating. Beautiful lakes to linger.

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1.83 km

View of the Heppsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of the lakes

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2.78 km

View of Strümpfelbach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rest area with barbecue area and some seating options. Good lookout point, at the edge of the forest.

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2.97 km

Reichenberg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice views of the landscape with its orchards

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3.30 km

Yes, there is always such a Bänkle on the way. To rest and enjoy nature. Especially now, in early spring, many birds are returning to life (especially active) to build their nests and woo females. Really nice to see and hear.

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4.06 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.73 km

1.12 km

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.32 km

1.50 km

157 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

31°C

16°C

0 %

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Comments

April 1, 2023,Bänklesweg

The Bänklesweg is a beautiful path past meadows, fields and wonderfully relaxing through the forest. On the way you can take time for a Kneipp bath from spring onwards, the pool cannot be used during the cold season. There are nice rest areas and at the Gertrudenbank there is a small barbecue area with a great view towards Backnang.
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September 12, 2021,Heppsee mit Trudel 12.09.2021 15:44

A leisurely, slow Sunday stroll. Some fresh forest air, flowers and lake.
This tour is suitable for older people or people who do not want to make an effort or who cannot do a strenuous tour.

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October 1, 2023,Heppseen bei Backnang (V)

A short, enjoyable hike. Apart from the pigsty left by the Homo Sapiens Sapiens pigs at the fireplace.

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Hepp Lakes – Upper Hepp Lake loop from Katharinenhof

Picnic Area at Hepp-See

Hepp Lakes

Upper Hepp Lake

Hepp Fountain with Kneipp footbath and rest area

View of the Heppsee

View of Strümpfelbach

Reichenberg Castle

Strümpfelbach Bench

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