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Vier Burgen Tour – Schwalbennest Runde von Neckarsteinach

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Vier Burgen Tour – Schwalbennest Runde von Neckarsteinach

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September 17, 2022

Vier Burgen Tour – Schwalbennest Runde von Neckarsteinach

Moderate

04:32

15.4km

3.4km/h

450m

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Overview

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

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Train Station

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1.15 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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1.37 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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1.52 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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1.77 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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2.10 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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8.60 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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14.8 km

Neckarsteinach Lock and Weir

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

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15.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.31 km

2.72 km

1.56 km

909 m

848 m

773 m

232 m

Surfaces

5.78 km

2.75 km

2.22 km

2.21 km

1.98 km

423 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Vier Burgen Tour – Schwalbennest Runde von Neckarsteinach

Mittelburg Castle

View of the Neckar river bend and Neckarsteinach from the Hinterburg

Hinterburg Ruins (Neckarsteinach)

Four Castles Tour Neckarsteinach

Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest)

Bockfelsen Hut — View over the Neckar, Kleingemünd and Dilsberg

Neckarsteinach Lock and Weir

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