2023
Cycling Tour along the Neckar

Cycling Tour along the Neckar

Active cycling from Lake Constance to Heidelberg

Constance – Tübingen – 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 ●●●●○
Cycling Tour along the Neckar

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.

Relaxed arrival in Constance

Relaxed arrival in Constance

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.

View of Geisingen

View of Geisingen

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.

The source of the Danube in Donaueschingen

The source of the Danube in Donaueschingen

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.

View of Tübingen and the Neckar

View of Tübingen and the Neckar

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.

City tour by bike through Esslingen

City tour by bike through Esslingen

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.

On the Neckar Cycle Path

On the Neckar Cycle Path

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.

View of the Neckar

View of the Neckar

Day 8: Individual departure or extension of stay

Your cycling tour along the Neckar ends after breakfast with your own individual return journey to Constance or back home. We are very happy to extend your holiday in Heidelberg.

View of Heidelberg Castle

View of Heidelberg Castle

Dates / prices / services

Season times and prices 2023

Arrival daily from 15.04.2023 to 15.10.2023

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

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Season A
09.04. - 30.04.
08.10. - 15.10.
from799 €
Season B
01.05. - 10.05.
15.09. - 07.10.
from899 €
Season C
11.05. - 25.05.
11.06. - 30.06.
01.09. - 14.09.
from999 €
Season D
26.05. - 10.06.
01.07. - 31.08.
from1099 €

All prices per person in a double room.

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Services

  • 7 nights incl. breakfast, national 3*-level
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel to Heidelberg, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Cycle route description with maps (1 x per room)
  • Service-Hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
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Not included:

  • City or visitor´s tax (if payable)
  • Train ride Engen - Immendingen, approx. 9 € per person incl. bike
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For our younger cyclists

Due to the challenging sections of this tour, we don't recommend this one for children.

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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 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Price
Bad Friedrichshall
 DBL

65 €

 SGL

99 €

Constance
 DBL

65 €

 SGL

95 €

Heidelberg / Tübingen / Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt
 DBL

89 €

 SGL

125 €

Neckarsulm
 DBL

65 €

 SGL

99 €

Sulz / Glatt / Kirchen-Hausen / Geisingen
 DBL

55 €

 SGL

85 €

All prices are per person

Rental Bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
27-Gear Rental Bike
99 €
30-Gear Rental Bike
30-Gear Rental Bike
129 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
239 €

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.

Radweg-Reisen 27-gear unisex bike
27-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen 27-gear men's bike
27-gear men's bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen 30-gear unisex bike
30-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen 30-gear men's bike
30-gear men's bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg Reisen E-Bike
Unisex E-Bike, 8-speed hub gears and free-wheel
Rental Bike

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.
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days
8

km / day avg.
75