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Neckar promenade Neckarsteinach – Goetheblick Viewpoint loop from Neckarhausen bei Neckarsteinach

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Neckar promenade Neckarsteinach – Goetheblick Viewpoint loop from Neckarhausen bei Neckarsteinach

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Neckar promenade Neckarsteinach – Goetheblick Viewpoint loop from Neckarhausen bei Neckarsteinach

08:16

28.3km

740m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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Start point

Train Station

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8.80 km

View of Castles on the Neckar River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Along the Neckar River near Neckarsteinach, four castles lie exceptionally close to one another—a true gem for history and nature lovers. These four castles are wonderfully accessible on a hike along the Neckarsteig trail.

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8.87 km

View of the Three Castles and the Neckar in Neckarsteinach

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There are several castles and castle ruins along the Neckar River. But here, four of them can be explored within a few meters. And each historic building is a little different.

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9.12 km

Neckar promenade Neckarsteinach

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The Neckar Promenade in Neckarsteinach runs directly along the riverbank 🌊 and offers magnificent views of the Neckar River and the four castles 🏰. With benches, small parks, and cafés, …

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9.89 km

View of the Schwalbennest Castle (Burg Schwalbennest)

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The four castles are easily accessible via the Burgenweg. I even saw young families with prams on the path.

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10.1 km

Hinterburg Ruins (Neckarsteinach)

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Very nice view of a Neckar loop and over to the Dilsberg festival. The ascent of the tower is adventurous, however, since it is pitch dark there, not really possible …

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15.4 km

Goetheblick – View of Dilsberg and the Neckar Valley

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The Goetheblick is a stunning vantage point above Neckarsteinach 🌄 – and a true highlight of the Neckarsteig Trail 🥾. From here, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Neckar …

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15.4 km

Goetheblick Viewpoint

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The Goetheblick is a stunning vantage point above Neckarsteinach 🌄 – and a true highlight of the Neckarsteig Trail 🥾. From here, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Neckar …

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20.8 km

Rotes Bild Wayside Shrine

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The Red Picture stands on the border of the former monastery Schönau to Hirschhorn. There are two myths about the red image:

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28.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

1.91 km

1.16 km

435 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

3.53 km

3.41 km

1.43 km

284 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

29°C

18°C

45 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

November 2, 2024,Neckarsteig E3

On the 3rd stage of the Neckarsteig we unfortunately took a wrong turn 🤣 and walked an extra 1 km (you can skip kilometers 15.5 to 16.5)

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July 22, 2022,Neckarsteig, Etappe 3 .Von Neckarsteinach nach Hirschhorn

As always, there is also a film about the tour here (ready today, September 11th, 2022 at around 6 p.m.)

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August 24, 2022,🥾 NECKARSTEIG Etappe Neckarsteinach - Hirschhorn

This stage is (as of now) one of my favorites! 🤩🥾

At the beginning super nice along the Neckar & then it goes up to the Hinterburg.
It is definitely worth climbing the tower there - the view of the Neckar Valley is fantastic.
In my opinion, the old town of Neckarsteinach is definitely worth another visit: nice alleys, many …

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May 1, 2023,Neckarsteig Etappe 3: Von Neckarsteinach nach Hirschhorn – Neckarsteig

Very nice hike and well signposted. From the start at the train station, you first go up the Neckar along the promenade to the Hinterburg and then across the valley up the only long climb to the Hoher Darsberg. From here you walk past the hotel almost always at the same height. There are short stretches that are churned up …

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June 12, 2022,Neckarsteig 3 – Von Neckarsteinach nach Hirschhorn

And there's the continuation of yesterday's tour...
further on the Neckarsteig with arrival with the Neckarbahn:

Beginning in the wonderfully beautiful town of Neckarsteinach with its four castles
(two privately inhabited, two ruins accessible - but only the back castle on the route),
a piece of the Neckaruferweg or Neckarpromenade, then a small ascent to the Hinterburg with a tower …

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November 12, 2022,Neckarsteig Tag 1: von Neckarsteinach nach Hirschhorn

The Neckarsteig is described as "Germany's most beautiful hiking trail". In fact, the landscape is very impressive with many castles and great views along the way. Each stage ends in a village where you can either stay overnight or take the train back home. Conclusion: 👍💥💪😗

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April 5, 2025,Neckarsteig Etappe 3: Neckarsteinach - Hirschhorn

Today, we set off on the third stage of the Neckarsteig Trail in beautiful spring weather.

Preliminary conclusion: Little Neckar and no climb.

Here is the official tour description:

The Neckarsteinach-Hirschhorn stage runs 16.5 km from the four-castle town to Hirschhorn Castle.

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October 4, 2024,Neckarsteig 2. Etappe: Neckarsteinach - Hirschhorn

On the second day of the Neckarsteig adventure, October 4, 2024, we took the S-Bahn from Eberbach to Neckarsteinach. On our way today we passed fascinating castle ruins and enjoyed a breathtaking view from the Goetheblick. We then continued past the Rotes Bild to Hirschhorn. We reviewed the day over coffee and cake.

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Neckar promenade Neckarsteinach – Goetheblick Viewpoint loop from Neckarhausen bei Neckarsteinach

View of Castles on the Neckar River

View of the Three Castles and the Neckar in Neckarsteinach

Neckar promenade Neckarsteinach

View of the Schwalbennest Castle (Burg Schwalbennest)

Hinterburg Ruins (Neckarsteinach)

Goetheblick – View of Dilsberg and the Neckar Valley

Goetheblick Viewpoint

Rotes Bild Wayside Shrine

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