Hinterburg Shelter – Old town of Neckarsteinach loop from Schönau

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Hinterburg Shelter – Old town of Neckarsteinach loop from Schönau

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Hinterburg Shelter – Old town of Neckarsteinach loop from Schönau

01:12

11.3km

150m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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4.74 km

Hinterburg Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

It is a spacious wooden hut with seating and offers shelter from rain or sun – ideal for hikers on the Vierburgenrunde or the Neckarsteig 🥾.

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4.87 km

View of the Neckar Bend from Hinterburg Castle

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The Neckar loop is definitely worth seeing. You can already see it from the lower wall. However, whoever dares to climb the keep will be rewarded with a phenomenal view of the complete Neckar loop.

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4.92 km

Hinterburg Castle Ruins (Neckarsteinach)

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Very beautiful view of a Neckar loop and across to the Dilsberg fortress. The ascent of the tower is, however, adventurous, as it is pitch dark there, practically impossible or …

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5.28 km

Schifferverein Neckarsteinach Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

5.41 km

Neckar Valley at Neckarsteinach

Highlight • River

Dear tour cyclists who cycle from Neckarsteinach to Hirschhorn or even Eberbach! :
I see so many bikers riding along the B37. 😱This is one of the terrible parts! If …

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5.93 km

Zum Schwanen Inn beer garden on the Neckar

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I recommend a stop in the swan garden. There you sit under shady chestnuts directly above the pier on the Neckar.

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5.95 km

The old town of Neckarsteinach is a true jewel on the Neckar River, characterized by winding alleys, lovingly restored half-timbered houses and historic buildings such as the late Gothic Protestant church and the remains of the city wall.

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6.42 km