Cycling along the Neckar – from Schwenningen to Mannheim
Around 370 km through Baden-Württemberg
From the source of the Neckar in Schwenningen, in the heart of the Black Forest, the Neckartal-Radweg invites you to hop on your bike for an unforgettable journey through Baden-Württemberg to Mannheim, where the Neckar flows into the Rhine.
This 370 km cycle route follows the meandering Neckar through a wide variety of landscapes: the upper Neckar valley, the Swabian wine country, and the wooded hills of the Odenwald sandstone .
Along the way, you'll cycle through charming historic towns like Rottweil, Tübingen, and Heidelberg, not forgetting the regional capital, Stuttgart. Heidelberg, in particular, is a highlight of this route, with its iconic castle and bustling streets.
The route alternates between dedicated cycle paths and quiet secondary roads, perfect for enjoying the scenery without stress. There are numerous gastronomic stops: traditional inns, wine cellars, riverside terraces... enough to deserve a few gourmet breaks!
The Neckartal-Radweg is an accessible and well-marked route, perfect for lovers of culture, nature, history and good food, to be discovered by bike over several days.
