From the Remsquelle to Essingen’s Schlosspark

At the source of the Rems

The walk begins at the Remsquelle, the source of the River Rems, between Essingen and Lauterburg. The Lauterburger Höhen frame the narrow valley where the river begins. Here, the Rems is still a small stream; only as it continues through the Remstal does it grow into the river that joins the Neckar at Neckarrems. The opening stretch explores this compact landscape around the source, at the foot of the hills.

The route follows the young Rems downstream to Essingen. Its focus remains on the valley, its watercourse and the stops along the Remserlebnisweg discovery trail. The panoramic loop over the hills is not part of this walk.

Trout farm and discovery trail

The first stop is the trout farm in the Gerwiesen. The business combines fish farming with a farm shop and the Forellenstüble restaurant. Its specialities include trout smoked over beechwood and juniper. The neighbouring playground is one of the attractions along the Remserlebnisweg.

This discovery trail links the source of the Rems with Essingen, exploring the river as a place for play and a feature of the landscape. As you approach the village, the setting changes: the valley around the source gives way to a landscape where recreation, play areas and the use of water all have their place. The route continues towards Essingen and the Schlosspark.

From the valley into the village

In Essingen, the landscape around the source gives way to a built-up setting. At the Remsterrassen, views open up across the village and towards the Remstal. The viewing terrace was created for the Remstal Gartenschau 2019 garden show and lies right beside the Schlosspark. It reveals the wider landscape after the walk’s initial focus on the small source of the Rems.

Finishing in the Schlosspark

The Schlosspark marks the end of this linear walk. Mature trees, a castle pond and sculptures define this park, which is open to the public. The Remsterrassen also form part of the Essinger Skulpturenschleife sculpture trail. After an opening stretch shaped by the river, the walk thus ends amid parkland and sculpture in the heart of Essingen.