Cycle Tour from Heidelberg to Rothenburg

Welcome to our cycle tour from Heidelberg to Rothenburg. Heidelberg is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. The harmonious flair of the Neckar, the old town and the castle amidst the vineyards already fascinated painters and poets of the Romantic period and will also enchant you. Heidelberg Castle with its beautiful castle garden is worth a visit. You can reach the castle on foot or by mountain railway. Look out over the city, the red roofs and the Neckar. Many church towers rise above the rooftops and characterise Heidelberg's cityscape.

Accompanied by the Neckar River, you cycle along the Castle Road from Heidelberg to Eberbach. Eberbach lies in the Neckar valley at the foot of an extinct volcano. Above the town on a hill in the Odenwald lies the ruins of Eberbach Castle. The size of the complex can still be guessed from the imposing remains of the walls. Discover four well-preserved towers in the historic old town, which served as the medieval town fortifications. On the market square are various historic buildings such as the Old Town Hall and the Hotel zum Karpfen. On the facade of the hotel you can see people and scenes from the town's history.

The cycle tour from Heidelberg to Rothenburg today takes you via Bad Wimpfen on to Bad Friedrichshall. The route takes you along the Neckar River to the historic old town of Bad Wimpfen. From a distance you can already see the beautiful skyline of the town. A short drive separates you from your stage destination, the salt town of Bad Friedrichshall. The rivers Kocher and Jagst flow into the Neckar here and enchant you with their natural river landscapes. A guided tour through the salt mine is a very special experience. At a depth of 180 metres, the fascinating world and history of salt awaits you.

After breakfast, you cycle along the Kocher-Jagst cycle path along the Jagst river to Jagsthausen, the home of the knight Götz von Berlichingen. He spent some years of his childhood at Jagsthausen Castle or also called Götzenburg. Explore the town and visit the Red and White Castles or the Old Town Hall in the centre of town. The green banks of the Jagst are a nice change from the old town. Stroll along the river, discover nature and enjoy the tranquillity of the water.

You leave the home of the knight Götz von Berlichingen and cycle along the German Limes Cycle Path to Öhringen. The town lying on the Limes enchants you with its special atmosphere and its history. The former Hohenlohe castle is located on the medieval market square, the heart of the town. The Castle Road Cycle Route takes you to the destination of this stage, Schwäbisch Hall. The colourful half-timbered houses, the baroque town hall and the Romanesque-Gothic St. Michael's Church lend the old town its charm.

Today you cycle to Kirchberg on the river Jagst. The river has dug deep into the shell limestone of the Hohenlohe Plain and formed a scenically impressive valley. The striking town scenery with town tower, castle and town church rises above the beautiful Jagst valley. During a leisurely stroll through the town, you have the opportunity to take a close look at the town tower, the town's landmark, Kirchberg Castle and the Protestant town church.

On the last stage of your cycle tour from Heidelberg you will reach your destination Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The historic old town is characterised by beautiful half-timbered houses, slender towers, winding alleys and impressive fortifications. In the evening you go on a tour with the night watchman through dark alleys and brightly lit squares. He will delight you with his stories about the town and the lives of the people who lived in Rothenburg long ago. Let yourself be enchanted by the special atmosphere of darkness.

Unfortunately, your cycle tour from Heidelberg to Rothenburg already ends. We would be happy to extend your stay in Rothenburg or Heidelberg.