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Walking route · Villingen-Schwenningen · Updated on 14 November 2026

Neckarweg walk

Neckarweg is a walk of 462 km from Villingen-Schwenningen. Along the way you'll find 2,521 benches, 37 water fountains and refill points, 97 public toilets, 34 bike pumps and 3 honesty boxes and farm vending machines.

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Neckarweg
Heiliggeistkirche
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Dominikanermuseum
Dominikanermuseum
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Burgruine Hohenstein
Burgruine Hohenstein
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61 sights along the way

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Stages (8)

  1. 1Neckarweg Abschnitt 1: Schwenningen - Oberndorf52 km
  2. 2Neckarweg Abschnitt 2: Oberndorf - Tübingen70.3 km
  3. 3Neckarweg Abschnitt 3: Tübingen - Plochingen48.9 km
  4. 4Neckarweg Abschnitt 4: Plochingen - Neckarrems45.6 km
  5. 5Neckarweg Abschnitt 5: Neckarrems - Lauffen47.8 km
  6. 6Neckarweg Abschnitt 6: Lauffen - Bad Wimpfen41.5 km
  7. 7Neckarsteig126.5 km
  8. 8Neckarweg Abschnitt 8: Heidelberg - Mannheim29.3 km

About the walking route Neckarweg

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Neckarweg is a walking route of 462 km that starts in Villingen-Schwenningen. It does not end where it starts.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 2,521 benches, 37 water fountains and refill points, 97 public toilets, 34 bike pumps and 3 honesty boxes and farm vending machines. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Heidelberg CastleHeidelberg CastleAttraction · 131 m from the route
  2. 2Porsche MuseumPorsche MuseumMuseum · 3.5 km from the route
  3. 3Mercedes-Benz MuseumMercedes-Benz MuseumMuseum · 2 km from the route
  4. 4Schloss LudwigsburgSchloss LudwigsburgAttraction · 1.8 km from the route
  5. 5Altes SchlossAltes SchlossCastle · 5.6 km from the route
  6. 6Schloss SchwetzingenSchloss SchwetzingenCastle · 7.3 km from the route
  7. 7SpreuerhofstraßeSpreuerhofstraßeAttraction · 6.8 km from the route
  8. 8Neues SchlossNeues SchlossCastle · 5.4 km from the route
  9. 9Kunsthalle MannheimKunsthalle MannheimMuseum · 971 m from the route
  10. 10Schloss MannheimSchloss MannheimAttraction · 1.3 km from the route
  11. 11Kloster BebenhausenKloster BebenhausenMuseum · 4.3 km from the route
  12. 12SchlossplatzSchlossplatzAttraction · 5.5 km from the route
  13. 13Fernsehturm StuttgartFernsehturm StuttgartAttraction · 5.8 km from the route
  14. 14Schloss SolitudeSchloss SolitudeAttraction · 9.9 km from the route
  15. 15StaatsgalerieStaatsgalerieMuseum · 4.9 km from the route
  16. 16Fundstelle Homo heidelbergensisFundstelle Homo heidelbergensisArchaeological site · 4.4 km from the route
  17. 17SchweinemuseumSchweinemuseumMuseum · 2.9 km from the route
  18. 18Historischer StudentenkarzerHistorischer StudentenkarzerMuseum · 315 m from the route
  19. 19Deutsches VerpackungsmuseumDeutsches VerpackungsmuseumMuseum · 408 m from the route
  20. 20Berthold-Auerbach-MuseumBerthold-Auerbach-MuseumMuseum · 812 m from the route
  21. 21Monrepos CastleMonrepos CastleAttraction · 2.8 km from the route
  22. 22Burg FrauenbergBurg FrauenbergCastle · 4.5 km from the route
  23. 23Schwetzingen Palace GardensSchwetzingen Palace GardensAttraction · 7.7 km from the route
  24. 24Ehemaliges Gräberfeld, Bernhäuser ForstEhemaliges Gräberfeld, Bernhäuser ForstMemorial · 8.2 km from the route
  25. 25Stiftskirche St. PeterStiftskirche St. PeterAttraction · 88 m from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Neckarweg?

Neckarweg is 462 km long, split into several parts and stages.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Villingen-Schwenningen.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 97 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 37 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Dominikanermuseum, Burgruine Hohenstein and Ruine Neckarburg.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

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