Liebliches Taubertal

From Lauda-Königshofen, this stage of the hike leads you directly to Tauberbischofsheim without any major detours. You'll hike along forest paths and field tracks to the Wetterkreuz (Weather Cross). This stone cross with a figure of Jesus marks roughly the halfway point and is equipped with a bench

Well-rested, you begin the third stage in Weikersheim and briefly check your legs – can you still go any further? Don't worry: This stage is a bit shorter than the first two, but packed with beautiful views and worthwhile destinations.



Over the Tauberberg hill and through meadows and fields, you reach

The Tauber Valley Panorama Trail leads from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Freudenberg am Main in nine stages and has been awarded the "Wanderbares Deutschland" (Hikeable Germany) quality seal. You'll hike approximately 137 kilometers through the picturesque river valley, visit idyllic wine villages, and

You start at Bronnbach Monastery, and after just a few meters, you'll pass the charming Konrad Chapel. A small information panel tells you about its history. The panoramic trail then leads you along the edge of rapeseed fields until you reach Reichholzheim, which you can glimpse down in the valley.



Shortly

Starting in Tauberbischofsheim, you'll walk along the edge of town and then continue on a pleasantly open forest path. Near Hochhausen, a wildlife enclosure is located directly on the panoramic trail. It's home to fallow deer, kangaroos, llamas, alpacas, and even ostriches.



The trail continues through

The fourth stage begins at the town hall in Bad Mergentheim and leads to Lauda. You set off on your hike, gradually leaving the houses behind. The panoramic trail takes you out into the countryside and through the Bürgerwald forest, past Sachsenflur, to Königshofen train station.



Shortly after leaving

The second stage leads from Creglingen to Weikersheim. You continue your hike through the lovely Tauber Valley and soon reach Röttingen. Here you can choose between two different routes.



Either you follow the alternative route, which takes you directly through the town. Along the way, you can explore

Shortly after starting in Boxtal, you'll reach the Hohe Steine natural monument. Over millennia, the weather has exposed the mountain's red sandstone, breaking it into enormous, multi-ton blocks that now lie scattered throughout the forest.



The rest of the trail is pleasantly shaded, not least to help

The first leg of the Panorama Trail begins with a highlight: Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of Germany's most enchanting medieval towns. It's worth setting aside an extra day just for exploring. A must-do is a walk along the almost completely preserved 14th-century city wall – large sections are freely

With a magnificent view back towards Wertheim Castle, you leave the penultimate stage of your hike. At the same time, the Tauber River bids farewell as your faithful companion – from now on, the Main River will be your ally. The path initially leads you through the forest before a sweeping panorama opens