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Baden-Württemberg

Kreis Bergstraße

Dilsberg Fortress – Neckarsteinach Lock and Weir loop from Neckarsteinach

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Baden-Württemberg

Kreis Bergstraße

Dilsberg Fortress – Neckarsteinach Lock and Weir loop from Neckarsteinach

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67

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Dilsberg Fortress – Neckarsteinach Lock and Weir loop from Neckarsteinach

01:45

5.48km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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535 m

Barrage/lock weir (1931/1957)- Neckarsteinach

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At the lock, the Neckar can be easily crossed on foot and by bike. If you are lucky and have time, you can even watch a large ship in the lock.

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977 m

Neckarsteinach Lock

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The rapid descent on paths from the Dilsberg fortress to Neckarsteinach via the lock is a snap.

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1.75 km

View of the Neckar valley from Dilsberg

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Highly recommended, the Dilsberg Fortress has so much charm and a beautiful view of the Neckar and the Odenwald.

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1.97 km

View of the Neckar Valley

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From the castle wall and the tower there is a wonderful panoramic view of the Neckar, which meanders leisurely through the countryside and the beautiful landscape.

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2.20 km

Neckargemünd-Dilsberg Youth Hostel

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The youth hostel on the Dilsberg in Neckargemünd is about 200 meters high above the valley. Have you ever lived in a city gate? The youth hostel is part of …

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2.30 km

Dilsberg Fortress

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The largest area of the castle is freely accessible. Only the castle ruins with their magnificent view are subject to a charge. There you also get the key for the mysterious castle well.

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2.37 km

Dilsberg Commandant’s House

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The Dilsberg Commandant's House is the last remaining building of the former castle complex and dates back to the 16th century. It originally served as the garrison commander's residence; later, …

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4.87 km

Neckarsteinach Lock and Weir

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Bicycle and footpath across the Neckar. You can watch the ships in the lock.

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5.48 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.73 km

1.62 km

1.38 km

626 m

128 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

1.25 km

881 m

549 m

363 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

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