

Cycling Tour along the Neckar
Active cycling from Lake Constance to Heidelberg
- Radweg-Reisen Tour
- Longer stages, Breezy cycling
- Lake Constance, the Swabian Alb, wine-producing Württemberg, Odenwald forest
- Daily routes ●●●●●
- Altitude profile ●●●●○
days
8
km / day avg.
75
Those who like to focus on cycling on a bike holiday have made the right choice with this cycling tour through Baden-Württemberg. The university cities Constance, Tübingen and Heidelberg are the cultural highlights of this tour, which is generally characterized by the diverse landscape. Lake Constance, the Swabian Alb, wine-producing Württemberg and the Odenwald forest create the perfect backdrop for your holiday. This cycling tour along the Neckar is designed for sporty and ambitious cyclists.
- Booking code
NE-KH7-sp - Start / Destination
Constance / Heidelberg - Duration
8 days, 7 nights - Length
approx. 450 km
Daily routes ●●●●●
between 45 and 95 km, Ø 75 km
Altitude profile ●●●●○

Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance
You start your tour in Constance, Lake Constance’s biggest town. 600 years ago this was where the Council of Constance took place, the only council to elect a pope that was held north of the Alps. The Rhine leaves Lake Constance here and marks kilometre 0 on its way to the North Sea. Only a few minutes by foot from the medieval town centre is the Swiss town of Kreuzlingen with its lively harbour.
Day 2: Constance – Kirchen-Hausen / Geisingen, approx. 65 km + train ride (not incl.) or approx. 80 km
First you leisurely cycle along Lake Constance to the old Hapsburg town of Radolfzell. From there you continue past the Hegau volcanoes to Engen, which has a beautiful historical town centre. The ascent to the Swabian Alb lies before you now. However, you can alternatively tackle this stretch by train. You reach today's destination with the Danube within the range of vision.
Day 3: Kirchen-Hausen – Sulz, approx. 85 / 95 km
You cycle along the Danube through the landscape named Baar. The source of the Danube is located in the castle park here. You continue cycling to Schwenningen, where the Neckar originates. You follow this river for the rest of your journey. Rottweil, a town of Roman origin with a closed medieval townscape, is also worth seeing.
Day 4: Sulz – Tübingen, approx. 55 / 45 km
Sulz was also originally founded by the Romans and in the Römerkeller museum you can find out all about it. Cycle on to Horb, where the collegiate church and the Schurkenturm tower, which used to house the old prison, can be seen from afar. The narrow Neckar valley ultimately meanders to an end in Rottenburg. Here the style of town is not medieval but Baroque, due to the many town fires the city had to deal with. After cycling only a few more kilometres you finally reach today's destination, the university town of Tübingen.
Day 5: Tübingen – Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt, approx. 65 km
Today you will leisurely cycle along the river Neckar. Along its course you will find several bathing lakes. Nürtingen and Wendlingen have pretty village centres with half-timbered buildings, Plochingen is the end point of Neckar shipping. The old free city Esslingen is impressive, then you will reach Cannstatt, which insists on its status as independent town. Good train connections allow for a urban night out in the centre of Stuttgart.
Day 6: Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt – Bad Friedrichshall / Neckarsulm, approx. 80 / 85 km
You first cycle to Ludwigsburg, the summer residence of the Württemberg kings. From here onwards the hillsides on both sides of the Neckar become steeper again, the river forms river bend after river bend- together with the mild climate these are ideal conditions for successful wine-growing. Trollinger, Lemberger and Kerner are the varieties one should definitely try. In Neckarsulm the history of transport comes to life in a historical setting at the NSU-Museum.
Day 7: Bad Friedrichshall – Heidelberg, approx. 85 / 80 km
At first today's stage takes you along the edge of the Odenwald forest and then right through it. The stretch is mostly flat and great for cycling on. Eberbach and Hirschhorn are appealing little towns and you cross Hessian territory on the way. Heidelberg Castle announces the nearing end of the Neckar valley and your destination. Enjoy the evening in the lively university city.
Dates / prices / services
Additional Services
Additional bookable services
Additional fee single room |
279 € |
Return transfer excl. own bike, Heidelberg - Constance |
89 € |
Return transfer incl. own bike, Heidelberg - Constance |
119 € |
Additional nights
Room
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Breakfast
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Price
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Bad Friedrichshall
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DBL |
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65 € |
SGL |
|
99 € |
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Constance
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DBL |
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65 € |
SGL |
|
95 € |
|
Heidelberg / Tübingen / Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt
|
DBL |
|
89 € |
SGL |
|
125 € |
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Neckarsulm
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DBL |
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65 € |
SGL |
|
99 € |
|
Sulz / Glatt / Kirchen-Hausen / Geisingen
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DBL |
|
55 € |
SGL |
|
85 € |
Rental Bikes
Rental Bikes



Types of rental bikes
- 27-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel (men’s bikes from 1.80 m)
- 30-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel (men’s bikes from 1.75 m)
- Electric bike / Pedelec with freewheel (minimum age 16 years)
Fittings
Pannier, handlebar bag, milometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit
Here you find further information and pictures of our rental bikes.
Rental Bike
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27-gear Rental Bike |
99 € |
30-gear Rental Bike |
129 € |
E-bike |
239 € |
Brief Information
- Booking code
NE-KH7-sp - Start / Destination
Constance / Heidelberg - Duration
8 days, 7 nights - Length
approx. 450 km
Daily routes ●●●●●
between 45 and 95 km, Ø 75 km
Altitude profile ●●●●○ - Returning to Constance
Optional: transfer by minibus (only on Saturdays), between 9.00 and 10.00 a.m. Duration approx. 2 hours. Please include this option in your booking.
If you do not want to continue your journey directly after the transfer, you can book additional nights in Tübingen.
You can also book the transfer from Heidelberg to Tübingen before the bike tour. So you can continue your tour from Heidelberg right after the tour. Please write your booking request in the online booking form in the free text field.
Alternativ: Travel by train on your own initiative, hourly connections, duration approx. 4 hours, 1 – 2 train changes. - Parking information
Fenced parking at our office, cost: 45 € / booked holiday, can be booked online, must be booked and paid in advance.
Free parking on public roads. - Tour operated by
Radweg-Reisen - Mobility note
This holiday is suitable to only a limited extent for people with restricted mobility.
Please contact us if you have individual requirements. - Print version PDF