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

Last updated: August 13, 2025

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2.22 km

Bockfelsenhütte View of the Neckar, Kleingemünd, and Dilsberg

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

9.26 km

Neckarsteinach Lock and Weir

Bicycle and footpath across the Neckar. You can watch the ships in the lock.

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9.95 km

View of the Three Castles and the Neckar in Neckarsteinach

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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10.2 km

Neckarpromenade Eberbach

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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11.0 km

View of Schwalbennest Castle (Burg Schwalbennest)

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

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11.2 km

Hinterburg Castle Ruins (Neckarsteinach)

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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11.5 km

Vier-Burgen-Tour Neckarsteinach

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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11.7 km

Forest Trails Between the Castles of Neckarsteinach

There are always great views along the way

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12.0 km

Schwalbennest von Neckarsteinach

Nature Reserve

16.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.56 km

3.70 km

2.95 km

784 m

276 m

181 m

169 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

3.77 km

2.89 km

2.77 km

2.76 km

336 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Neckarsteinach Lock – Neckarpromenade Eberbach loop from Neckargemünd

Bockfelsenhütte View of the Neckar, Kleingemünd, and Dilsberg

Neckarsteinach Lock and Weir

View of the Three Castles and the Neckar in Neckarsteinach

Neckarpromenade Eberbach

View of Schwalbennest Castle (Burg Schwalbennest)

Hinterburg Castle Ruins (Neckarsteinach)

Vier-Burgen-Tour Neckarsteinach

Forest Trails Between the Castles of Neckarsteinach

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