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Rhein-Neckar-Kreis
Neckargemünd

Neckar promenade Neckarsteinach loop from Neckargemünd

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Rhein-Neckar-Kreis
Neckargemünd

Neckar promenade Neckarsteinach loop from Neckargemünd

Hard

4.8

(375)

1,369

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Neckar promenade Neckarsteinach loop from Neckargemünd

05:16

16.8km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Schwalbennest von Neckarsteinach

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.22 km

Bockfelsen Hut — View over the Neckar, Kleingemünd and Dilsberg

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The small rest hut stands on an exposed point high above the Neckar valley. There is a small, treeless plateau around the hut and therefore you have a fantastic view …

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3.89 km

Viewpoint

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3

9.36 km

At the lock, the Neckar can be easily crossed on foot and by bike. If you are lucky and have time, you can even watch a large ship in the lock.

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10.1 km

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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10.4 km

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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11.1 km

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

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11.4 km

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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11.6 km

Rarely does one have the opportunity to visit four castles in such a small space. Whether a short walk or as part of a larger hike, the Four Castle Trail is definitely worth a visit.

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11.9 km

There are always great views along the way

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12.2 km

Schwalbennest von Neckarsteinach

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16.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.96 km

3.06 km

2.66 km

854 m

769 m

327 m

165 m

Surfaces

4.13 km

3.80 km

3.02 km

2.84 km

2.71 km

213 m

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Comments

March 20, 2022,Rundweg Neckargemünd Dilsberg Neckarsteinach Neckargemünd
I've only ever seen Schadeck Castle from afar, so we made a round trip out of it. It was wonderful and the weather also played along.

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The 2nd stage of the Neckarsteig was very nice. Since this stage still leaves room for improvement, you can connect it very well with the Vier-Burgen-Weg and hike back to Neckargemünd, especially because the S-Bahn is closed for construction work until October 8th.
Despite the platform, we had a good train connection to Neckargemünd.

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Beautiful path that leads partly along the Neckarsteig.
🌳🌲☀️🐕

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The sun is shining, the end of the closed season was officially approved today, I still have the rest of March - nature is screaming. I must follow the call!

Off to the train. Hmph! I usually plan enough buffers on the way to the train station. Okay, so much buffer to be on time when absolutely nothing comes up. …

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First of all, thanks for the inspiration @Heide and @Miranda. What a beautiful region is this 😍
A lovely walk through cute villages, past impressive castles and the beautiful river Necker with my buddy @Jacco Groen. It is a varied and fun walk. There are nice restaurants and terraces in the villages. We had ideal weather - not too hot, …
The Neckar and its "drumrum" always a small feast for the senses.

It was also nice that almost all the meters in altitude had to be walked on beautifully mystical and shaded paths

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The view from the castle ruin wall in Dilsberg is impressive. With the entrance to the castle wall there is also the possibility to get a key for the well tunnel. Then you can go through this approx. 80m to the fountain shaft in the middle of the castle ;-)
Nice adventure.

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Today's stage is dominated by the four-castle town of Neckarsteinbach. Since the Neckarsteig does not include the small Schadeck or Schwalbennest castle, I moved the tour start to Kleingemünd. Visiting the small ruins is really worthwhile, a few airy stairs lead up to the corner towers, where there are excellent views over the Neckar😍
All that remains of the large …

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