Neckar Cycle Path

From Tübingen to Heidelberg

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Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.

Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Rebooking FREE OF CHARGE until 28 days prior tour start; valid for all new bookings between May 01 and ***September 15 2021***. Valid for all tour-dates 2021 – the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

The bike tour along the Neckar Cycle Path takes you along one of the most romantic river courses in Germany from Tübingen to the university city of Heidelberg. Cycle along quiet country roads, idyllic bike paths and always along the Neckar through historic villages, wine villages and river landscapes. You will pass Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, and the impressive Zwingenberg Castle and Hornberg Castle. But also the towns of Marbach, Besigheim and Bad Wimpfen know how to convince with their uniqueness.

Route

Tourprofile / Level 2

A very scenic tour along the river „Neckar“ with some challenging sections as you sometimes leave the natural course of the river. Slight ascents and some occasional steeper inclines have to be taken into account. The bike trail is well signed and leads you on calm side roads and bike paths through marvellous scenery. Short sections have to be passed on roads with traffic – especially through villages.

Day 1: Tübingen

Individual arrival in the Swabian university town Tübingen. Be enchanted by the picturesque old town and the steep winding streets.

Day 2: Tübingen – Esslingen, approx. 55 km

You continue downriver through lovely countryside. You pass several inviting lakes, where you can stop for a swim, before arriving in the picturesque town of Nürtingen. Via Plochingen, where you should take the time to see the House and Tower by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, you make your way to Esslingen.

Day 3: Esslingen – Marbach/Freiberg, approx. 40-45 km

Today, your cycling tour leads you into the state capital of Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart. Passing by the baroque city Ludwigsburg, you will arrive at Marbach, the birthplace of the famous poet Friedrich Schiller. A visit to his birth house (incl.) gives you an impression of the way how life was back then.

Day 4: Marbach/Freiberg – Heilbronn, approx. 40-45 km

You cycle over fields and pastures to Besigheim and continue to travel close to the riverbank, into the wine village Lauffen. Travelling through vineyards, you will then reach the Käthchen city Heilbronn. Use the remaining time for a stroll through the old city and visit the numerous monuments, for example the gothic Kilians church or the city hall which is one of the loveliest in Germany.

Day 5: Heilbronn – Region Eberbach, approx. 35-55 km

You follow the street "Burgenstraße" and arrive in Neckarsulm, where the German bicycle museum is located. Passing by lush wine terraces and wooded mountain ridges, you will pass the Hornberg castle and the Zwingenberg palace and will then reach the old staufer city Eberbach.

Day 6: Region Eberbach – Heidelberg, approx. 35-55 km

Between Eberbach and Heidelberg, the Neckar now winds its way through the mountain ranges of the Oden forest. You will reach Hirschhorn, which is dominated by its knight’s castle. You continue to cycle to the four-castle-town Neckarsteinach. In Neckargemünd, you cross the river again and will then arrive in the university city Heidelberg.

Day 7: Heidelberg

Individual departure or extension.

Services

  • 6 nights

  • Daily breakfast

  • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel between 9am and 5:30 pm. (no restriction of luggage)

  • Entrance fee birthplace of Schiller in Marbach

  • Rental bike-complete protection insurance

  • GPS data on request

  • Service-Hotline

  • Maps- and informationmaterial per room

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here

Dates & Prices

Arrival every Monday

Dates

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S2   24.04. - 30.04.25
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S3   01.05. - 29.06.25
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S4   30.06. - 17.08.25
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S3   18.08. - 14.09.25
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Extras

Discount with 2 full paying adults in double room, max. 2 children
0-4,99 years -100%
5-13,99 years -25%
from 14 years -10%
 
Bicycles & Equipment
Touring bike 16-/21-/24-speed 99
E-Bike 229
   
Additional nights
Tübingen cat. B (dbl/sgl) 93/135
Heidelberg cat. B (dbl/sgl) 93/145
Tübingen cat. A (dbl/dgl) 114/184
Heidelberg cat.A (dbl/sgl) 114/189
   
Transfers
Returntransfer Heidelberg-Tübingen on request

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
All prices per person in EUR

Accommodation

Hotel samples

Your accommodation with breakfast will be in middle class hotels or good to very good inns and guesthouses, mostly centrally located (category. 3-star, partly also in 4-star) 

Category A

Tübingen: Hotel Domizil
Esslingen: Hotel Am Schillerpark
Marbach/Freiberg: Parkhotel Schillerhöhe
Heilbronn: Mercure Hotel
Eberbach: Hotel zum Karpfen
Heidelberg: The Heidelberg Exzellenz Hotel

Category B

Tübingen: Ibis Styles
Esslingen: Ecoinn Hotel Am Campus
Marbach/Freiberg: Parkhotel Schillerhöhe
Heilbronn: Hogh Hotel
Eberbach: Hotel Lamm
Heidelberg: Staycity Aparthotel Heidelberg

Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

Bicycle

Bicycles inclusive panniers

The following bikes are available:

  • Touring bikes unisex (16/21/24 speed) 28’’ with different frame heights (from a body height of 1,90m upwards we provide mens frames)
  • E-Bikes

Producer: Victoria; Shift: Marke Shimano; Weight: 16 kg, Max. weight: 130 kg, Saddle: Selle Royal

Electrical bikes | E-Bikes | Pedelecs

We provide our clients with our highly modern E-bikes from Victoria. A highlight is the stepless NuVinci-Gearshift.

With an electric bike every bike tour is a breeze! If you had few opportunities to cycle over the last weeks or if you are not sure concerning your fitness, but also with physical disabilities, every bike ride is a treat! So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness levels. Acclivity can be handled easily.

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Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Stuttgart (STR)

The best way from the airport Stuttgart to Tübingen is with the bus. There is a direct connection from Flughafen/Messe (SAB) to Tübingen central station. The ride takes approx. 1 hour. Then you either come on foot or by taxi to the booked hotel. Bus tickets are available on site at the ticket machine.

Arrival by car

Parking: In Tübingen depending on the booked hotel between € 11-16,-/day, reservatioan partly possible

Arrival by train

Train station: Tübingen main train station
The best way is to arrive to Stuttgart train station as there are very good connections by ICE-trains to Tübingen.

Transfers

Backtransfer Heidelberg - Tübingen every SUN at approx. 9 am, min. 4 person, see "dates and prices" for price details

Additional information

Please be informed that some hotels charge local taxes, They vary between approx. € 1-3 per person/night and are payable locally.

Arrival dates are always on Monday, from 6 people up, groups can start on any other day (on request)

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6,0 01.07.2022 | David C. Neckar Cycle Path

Neckar River Cycle Ride

Very scenic and attractive route on very good cycle paths. Distances between hotels allowed for plenty of time to explore villages and towns on the route. All of the hotels were very good and well located (not too far from the Neckar Trail). Baggage transfers ...
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