Timeline
09:30
Take the bus to Rudolf-Sophien Stift and follow the trail to the Heslach waterfalls. The water flows steadily here, making for a peaceful start to your morning.
10:10
SV Heslach Vereinsgaststätte, Weitmanns Waldhaus
Walk 8 minutes back toward the village center to SV Heslach Vereinsgaststätte. It is a traditional German restaurant that opens at 11:30 on weekdays, but since you are arriving early, you can enjoy the quiet atmosphere or wait for lunch service to begin.
11:00
After lunch, walk 11 minutes north-northeast to the top of Birkenkopf. This debris mountain is Stuttgart’s highest point and offers a panoramic view of the city. It serves as a memorial to those who died in the war, providing a moment of reflection.
Local tip
The SV Heslach Vereinsgaststätte is closed on Mondays. On weekdays, it opens at 11:30, so if you arrive before then, you might want to start with the waterfall walk first and return for lunch.
Check before you go
- SV Heslach Vereinsgaststätte is closed on Mondays.
- Check the bus schedule for route 92 to Rudolf-Sophien Stift.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Stuttgart (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).