Schwetzingen Water Tower – Schwetzingen Palace Gardens loop from Schwetzingen

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Schwetzingen Water Tower – Schwetzingen Palace Gardens loop from Schwetzingen

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Schwetzingen Water Tower – Schwetzingen Palace Gardens loop from Schwetzingen

00:37

5.99km

10m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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226 m

Schwetzingen Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

The listed tower is privately owned and is not freely accessible.

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824 m

Former malthouse of the Schwanenbrauerei, Schwetzingen

Highlight • Historical Site

Noticeable listed brewery building. The tall building with the chimney on top stands out. The historic brewery was bought in the 1970s and stopped the brewing business.

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1.02 km

Spargelfrau statue, Schwetzingen

Highlight • Monument

Nice monument to asparagus - if not here in Schwetzingen!

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1.15 km

The Claque bronze sculpture by Guido Messer

Highlight • Monument

Guido Messer (*1941)

The Claque
Bronze, galvanized steel tables, 1988

"Razor-sharp" is as fitting as it is significant in relation to Guido Messer's art. "Razor-sharp" describes a precise and profound …

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2.02 km

Roman aqueduct with artificial ruin

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The northern end of the garden is formed by the impressive ruins of the Roman water fort with three artificially ruined aqueducts. Built from tuff stone, the building is reminiscent of Roman medieval architecture.

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2.60 km

View toward the Apollo Temple, Schwetzingen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the classical Apollo Temple rotunda framed by trees — one of Schwetzingen Palace Garden's most photogenic spots. A rewarding pause on the route.

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2.72 km

Schwetzingen Palace Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful view

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5.02 km

Schwetzingen Palace

Highlight • Castle

Schwetzingen Palace primarily served the Palatinate Elector Karl Philipp and Karl Theodor as a summer residence. The palace garden, laid out in the 18th century, is the best known.

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