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Baden-Württemberg

Kreis Bergstraße

Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest) – Mittelburg Castle loop from Neckarsteinach

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Baden-Württemberg

Kreis Bergstraße

Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest) – Mittelburg Castle loop from Neckarsteinach

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Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest) – Mittelburg Castle loop from Neckarsteinach

00:54

3.06km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Schwalbennest von Neckarsteinach

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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562 m

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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866 m

View of the Neckar Bend from Hinterburg Castle

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The Neckar loop is definitely worth seeing. You can already see it from the lower wall. However, whoever dares to climb the keep will be rewarded with a phenomenal view of the complete Neckar loop.

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1.10 km

Four Castles Tour Neckarsteinach

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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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4

1.35 km

Forest Trails Between the Castles of Neckarsteinach

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There are always great views along the way

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1.44 km

Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest)

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Swallow's Nest Castle (1230) was daringly built on a rock on the steep mountain slope above the Neckar River.
The four castles, and especially Swallow's Nest, have inspired many legends …

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2.01 km

Hinterburg Castle Ruins (Neckarsteinach)

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Very beautiful view of a Neckar loop and across to the Dilsberg fortress. However, climbing the tower is adventurous, as it is pitch dark there, actually not possible or very …

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2.16 km

View of the Neckar river bend and Neckarsteinach from the Hinterburg

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There are many views on the Neckarsteig

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2.38 km

Mittelburg Castle

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The Mittelburg (1165) was heavily rebuilt several times. During the Renaissance, the medieval castle complex was transformed into a Heidelberg-style castle. 1820 were added in the course of the usual …

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3.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.21 km

957 m

506 m

186 m

164 m

Surfaces

1.18 km

1.15 km

543 m

111 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Thursday 8 October

13°C

5°C

85 %

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October 23, 2022,Vier-Burgen-Tour Neckarsteinach

Journey of discovery into the Middle Ages to the castles on the Neckar.

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