Day-trip destinations
Dilsberg Castle
Why is there a castle here? What was the purpose of the massive fortification on the hill above the narrow bend of the Neckar river? Why did the inhabitants of the castle drive an 80 meter long well tunnel into the hill? If you want to know the answers, the guided tours are just right for you. Discover the amazing stories hidden behind the walls of Dilsberg.
www.burgfeste-dilsberg.de
Neckarsteinach
The neighboring town of Neckargemünd upstream has four castles in one place. Neckarsteinach can be easily reached by S-Bahn trains or, better still, by boat on a romantic excursion on the Neckar.
neckarsteinach.de
Heidelberg
A visit to Heidelberg Castle is a must for every guest in the region. Or would you prefer to go hiking on the Philosopher’s Path like Mark Twain once did? The Philosopher’s Path offers a classic postcard view of the old town, the river, the Old Bridge, the castle and the Königstuhl, which towers above the town.
www.heidelberg-marketing.de
Schwetzingen
Travel back in time at Schwetzingen Palace, the heart of a unique ensemble consisting of the palace, palace gardens and historic palace square. In the 18th century, a small medieval moated castle was transformed into the picturesque summer residence of the Electors of the Palatinate. To round off the day, why not enjoy a delicious meal in “Asparagus City”?
www.schloss-schwetzingen.de
Ladenburg
Ladenburg, with its 1900 years of urban culture, is one of the oldest German towns on the right bank of the Rhine and was one of the most important Roman metropolises in southwest Germany.
www.ladenburg.de
There are also many castles and palaces to discover. There is of course Zwingenberg Castle, Hornberg Castle (the castle of Götz von Berlichingen), Guttenberg Castle with the German Raptor Research Center and of course the Beerfelden gallows. Further information is available from the Neckargemünd Tourist Information Office and the Odenwald Tourist Association.
Tours by car
German Half-Timbering Route
One of the best-known routes through the vacation regions of the Odenwald, Northern and Central Black Forest, Swabian Jura and Lake Constance with Upper Swabia, and the wild and romantic valleys of the Neckar.
www.deutsche-fachwerkstrasse.de
The Castle Route
“PRESERVE VALUES – DISCOVER TREASURES” – This is the motto of the Burgenstraße (Castle Route), which runs from Mannheim to Bayreuth and is one of the oldest vacation routes in Germany. Around 60 castles and palaces can be admired along the 780-kilometre route. There is also a wealth of opportunities for an individual and relaxed trip through the past, whether by car or motorhome.
www.burgenstrasse.de
Museums
For technology enthusiasts
Experience the walk-in Concorde, the Tupolev, hundreds of vintage cars, Formula 1 vehicles, locomotives and much more at the Technik Museum Sinsheim.
sinsheim.technik-museum.de
Homo heidelbergensis in Mauer
Homo heidelbergensis or Heidelberg Man is an extinct species of the genus Homo, which was named accordingly by Otto Schoetensack in 1908.
homoheidelbergensis.de
Eberstadt stalactite cave
The stalactite cave in the Eberstadt district of Buchen owes its discovery to a coincidence. On December 13, 1971, during blasting in a limestone quarry, a crack about 1 meter high and 2 meters wide opened up on a wall.
www.buchen.de
Langbein Museum Hirschhorn
Be prepared: You are not entering a traditional museum! The first impression is a bizarre mess. However, two important aspects make visiting this museum particularly worthwhile: Carl Langbein’s connoisseur view and his love of detail.
www.museum-hirschhorn.de
Odenwald Open-Air Museum Walldürn
Experience the Odenwald as it was long ago. How did people live in the region in the past, what were their houses like, and how did they work? Go on an exciting journey back in time at the open-air museum.
www.freilandmuseum.com
Klima Arena in Sinsheim
The KLIMA ARENA offers a wide range of activities to complement your visit to the museum. A family outing to the KLIMA ARENA can easily be combined with the climate quiz or one of our rallies.
klima-arena.de
Top-class sport in the region
Enjoy a Bundesliga match at TSG Hoffenheim in the stadium
A visit to the modern PreZero arena for an exciting Bundesliga match is a great way for any soccer fan to escape the rain.
www.tsg-hoffenheim.de
Handball Bundesliga at the Rhein-Neckar Löwen
Is the weather right for a visit to the home of the Löwen (“lions”) today? Then have fun at the SAP Arena in Mannheim
www.rhein-neckar-loewen.de
Basketball MLP Academics Heidelberg
At the SNP Dome in Heidelberg, high-level basketball will quickly drive away the rain clouds. Watch fast, high-class games of the Basketball Bundesliga.
www.mlp-academics.de
Adler Mannheim ice hockey
In the SAP Arena, the “Eagles” will drive away the rain clouds in no time.
adler-mannheim.de
Wellness
Should it actually rain in the sunny region around Heidelberg today, we have the following “bad weather” options for our guests.
Katzenbuckel Spa
With a view directly into a small forest and the highest mountain in the Odenwald, the Katzenbuckel, you can relax and enjoy yourself in the separate relaxation area. A starry sky and changing colored lighting in the evenings invites you to dream to the splish splash of the water. 34° degrees warm water in the round relaxation pool with fountain and loungers await you.
www.katzenbuckel-therme.de
RappSoDie Sole und Saunaparadies in Bad Rappenau
Two differently designed indoor pools on two floors with very healthy brine water and an exquisite steam bath invite you to relax.
www.rappsodie.info
THERMEN & BADEWELT SINSHEIM
Experience our bathing paradise and dive right into a wellness oasis. Arrange your very personal time-out with us.
www.badewelt-sinsheim.de
Hiking
The surroundings of Neckargemünd with the foothills of the Odenwald invite you to go on short or long hikes at any time of year. There is really something for everyone here, Whether hiking leisurely along the Neckar or sporty over the mountains of the Odenwald. You can start your hike directly from the campsite, and destinations further away can be reached easily by public transport.
Hiking maps for all trails in the region are available from the tourist information office.
Neckarsteig:
The “Neckarsteig”, a hiking trail over 128 km long and divided into 9 stages from Heidelberg to Bad Wimpfen, also runs through Neckargemünd. The Neckarsteig was named the most beautiful hiking trail in Germany by “Wandermagazin” in 2018 and was ranked 2nd among the most popular long-distance hiking trails by the hiking magazine “Trekking Magazine” in 2019. From Neckargemünd, you can hike the first stage “backwards” to Heidelberg and enjoy the rest of the day in the famous old town. The second stage leads from Neckargemünd to Neckarsteinach via Dilsberg Castle. The other stages can be easily reached from Neckargemünd by S-Bahn trains.
neckarsteig.de
Further hiking highlights in the region:
Hiking in the wild and dreamy Margaretenschlucht gorge
This trail combines the impressive Margaretenschlucht and its eight waterfall steps with magnificent views of the Neckar.
www.bergstrasse-odenwald.de
Hike to the Wolfsschlucht gorge in Zwingenberg
The trail leads through the fascinating Wolfsschlucht gorge, a geological heritage in the Neckar valley. Find out more here: www.tg-odenwald.de
Hike on the Katzensteig trail
The name Katzensteig comes from the highest elevation in the Odenwald, the Katzenbuckel (626 m), and leads from Eberbach to the Katzenbuckel and on to Neckargerach on the right-hand side of the Neckar. There are numerous scenic and cultural highlights along this challenging and varied hiking trail in the Odenwald. Distant views over the Winterhauch plateau, quiet forest paths and the romantic Höllgrund invite you.
www.tg-odenwald.de
Tips for more hikes in the region:
geo-naturpark.net
www.bergstrasse-odenwald.de
Cycling tours
Neckargemünd is an ideal starting point or stopover for anyone who wants to experience the wide range of cycle paths and challenging mountain bike trails.
Neckar cycle route
Perhaps the best-known cycle route in Baden-Württemberg, this route is also suitable for beginners, inexperienced cyclists and children. Up or down the course of the Neckar? Put together your individual Neckar cycling tour here.
www.neckartalradweg-bw.de
Elsenz valley cycle tour from Neckargemünd to Sinsheim
This leisurely cycling tour takes you along the Elsenz river through the Kraichgau region, the “Tuscany of Germany”, to Sinsheim.
www.outdooractive.com
Main-Neckar cycle route
A wonderful cycling tour from river to river
This cycle route connects two beautiful river landscapes – the Main and Neckar rivers. The 57 km Main-Neckar cycle route leads from Miltenberg to Mosbach-Neckarelz.
www.radfahren-bw.de
The Karl Drais cycle route
You can find out more about the inventor, his work and the era in which he lived on the Karl Drais circular cycle route. The cycle route leads through all of Waldbrunn’s districts and you will find numerous information boards and beautiful natural landscapes along the way.
www.radfahren-bw.de
For those who like it more sporty, there is a large selection of mountain bike tours available:
www.radfahren-bw.de
Activities on the Neckar river
Our campsite is located directly on the Neckar. So why not spend some time right on the river?
Sports enthusiasts can hire a canoe directly from the campsite and explore the landscape from the river’s perspective.
Both individual tours and group tours are possible.
Canoe hire Neckargemünd
The romantic Neckar valley can also be explored comfortably by excursion boat. The ships of the “Weiße Flotte” (white fleet) stop in Neckargemünd and invite you to take a trip to Heidelberg or Neckarsteinach.
weisseflottehd.de