Main-Neckar-Rhein-Weg
57.5 km from Neckartailfingen to Hechingen. Along the way you climb 1,362 m and descend 1,218 m; the highest point is at 571 m. Walking time about 18 h – comfortably done in 3 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 13 °C
Along the way
- km 0.1 Neckarburg Brünnle Spring
- km 16.0 Kirnbachbrunnen Spring
- km 16.2 Jungbrunnen Spring
- km 16.8 Brunnen Triebsteige Spring
- km 16.9 Jagdhütte Kirnbach Shelter
- km 24.4 Blumenbrünnele Spring
- km 26.9 Haußerhöhe Viewpoint
- km 27.1 Lichtenberger Höhe Viewpoint
- km 32.6 Spitzberg Summit · 475 m
- km 33.1 Sitzbank mit Aussicht ins Ammertal Viewpoint
- km 33.3 Kapellenberg Summit · 475 m
- km 33.3 Panoramatafel Viewpoint
- km 42.6 Rotenberg Summit · 555 m
- km 43.6 Rappenbergblick Viewpoint
- km 46.3 Kornberg Summit · 539 m
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 3 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Jagdhütte Kirnbach
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Main-Neckar-Rhein-Weg” trail?
About 57.5 km, from Neckartailfingen to Hechingen.
How much elevation gain does the “Main-Neckar-Rhein-Weg” trail have?
About 1,362 m of ascent and 1,218 m of descent. The lowest point is at 331 m, the highest at 571 m.
How long does the “Main-Neckar-Rhein-Weg” trail take?
Plan for about 18 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 3 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Main-Neckar-Rhein-Weg” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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