Especially on hot summer days, a walk through the former reed sandstone quarry is a real insider tip. Always shady and also a little humid, it is possible to take a deep breath here.
The impressive rock layers, the occurrence of rare plant communities and the multi-faceted cultural history make the former quarries at Jägerhaus a unique geotope in northern Württemberg. Around four million years of climate and landscape history are visible here and can be experienced on the Geo & Nature Trail.
Geo & Nature Trail
14 interactive stops explain the geological aspects and also provide extraordinary insights into the nature and culture of the Heilbronn region. Through a child-friendly preparation also a tip for the next family excursion.
Nature reserve & history
Formerly the most important quarry in Württemberg, the reed sandstone quarry near the Jägerhaus supplied valuable building material for over half a millennium, which enjoyed a high reputation not only in Heilbronn, but far beyond the city limits.
The purpose of protection is to preserve the abandoned quarry site as an area of natural and cultural historical importance, to maintain its characteristic features as a valuable habitat for native wild flora and fauna, to safeguard the area for quiet recreation by the general public not tied to recreational facilities, and to maintain the species composition of the forest.
The nature reserve is accessible by a circular trail on the former access and exit roads.
A brochure on the reed sandstone quarry nature reserve near the Jägerhaus is available from the Planning and Building Law Office, Environmental Protection and Occupational Safety Department, Frankfurter Strasse 73.
How to make it a nice day trip
Barbecue picnic
various barbecue huts in the area of Jägerhaus and Waldheide as well as a large forest playground, park recommendation in this case directly in the area of the barbecue huts, footpath to the reed sandstone quarry approx. 1.2 km
Combination with the forest adventure trail - starting point also directly at the Jägerhaus
Stop for refreshments at the Jägerhaus forest restaurant
with beer garden and children's play area
Stop at the Trappensee beer garden
with view of the Trappensee castle directly at the lake and children's play area
