Liebliches Taubertal
highlights of the Lovely Tauber Valley and the adjacent Main Valley into an inspiring adventure tour.
You can expect a picturesque river valley, gentle vineyards, deep forests, and charming villages along well-signposted paths in 9 suggested stages. Enjoy breathtaking views, historic sights, and the warm hospitality of this diverse region.
Intermediate distances:
Stage 1:
Rothenburg o.d.T. – Detwang: 1.7 kilometers
Detwang – Bettwar: approx. 4.8 kilometers
Bettwar – Tauberscheckenbach: approx. 3 kilometers
Tauberscheckenbach – Tauberzell: approx. 3 kilometers
Tauberzell – Creglingen: approx. 9.5 kilometers
Stage 2:
Creglingen – Röttingen: approx. 8 kilometers
Röttingen – Weikersheim: approx. 10.5 kilometers
Stage 3:
Weikersheim – Igersheim: approx. 9 kilometers
Igersheim – Bad Mergentheim: approx. 5 kilometers
Stage 4:
Bad Mergentheim – Königshofen: approx. 13 kilometers
Königshofen – Beckstein: approx. 2 kilometers
Beckstein – Lauda: approx. 4.5 kilometers
Stage 5:
Lauda – Tauberbischofsheim: approx. 9 kilometers
Stage 6:
Tauberbischofsheim – Gamburg: approx. 12 kilometers
Gamburg – Bronnbach: approx. 5 kilometers
Stage 7:
Bronnbach– Reicholzheim: approx. 4 kilometers
Reicholzheim – Wertheim: approx. 6 kilometers
Stage 8:
Wertheim – Boxtal 15.4 kilometers
Stage 9:
Boxtal – Freudenberg 10.6 kilometers
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
To be carefree on the go, we recommend booking accommodations early and checking public transport connections to your desired destination.Pay attention to sturdy footwear, sufficient provisions, and weather-appropriate clothing for your hikes.
Tips and suggestions
To be carefree on the go, we recommend booking accommodations early and checking public transport connections to your desired destination.Roadbook
From Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Freudenberg am Main, the trail leads through picturesque river valleys, past magnificent castles and palaces, through dense forests and sun-kissed vineyards. Along the way, you will repeatedly have views of the diverse landscape of the Lovely Tauber Valley, characterized by gentle hills, wide fields, and idyllic towns and communities. Here, hiking enthusiasts find peace and relaxation away from the hectic everyday life.
Haltestelle Romantische Straße Bus: Rothenburg o.d.T., Bahnhof
Rothenburg o.d.T.
Rothenburg, Jakobuskirche
Aussichtsturm
Blick auf Rothenburg ob der Tauber in der Ferne
Blick ins Taubertal
Creglingen
Rundwandern im Taubertal - Tourist-Information Creglingen
Bismarckturm
Türmersturm
Blick auf Kloster Bronnbach
Wasserfall "Hoher Felsen"
Weißer Turm
Spitzer Turm
Wartturm Wertheim
Freudenberg, Rathaus
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Arrival and departure by trainDeutsche Bahn AG, www.bahn.de
Arrival and departure by bus
Rhine-Neckar Transport Association (VRN), www.vrn.de
Return to the starting point of your hike (Rothenburg o.d.T.) is best done by train or bus.
Directions
You can reach Rothenburg o.d.T. via the Autobahn A7 Würzburg-Ulm / Exit No. 108 "Rothenburg/Tauber" andfrom Würzburg or Ansbach by regional train via Steinach continuing to Rothenburg.
Parking
Rothenburg o.d.T.Parking outside the old town:
P1 Friedrich-Hörner-Weg (cars, motorcycles, buses, trucks)
P2 Nördlinger Straße (cars, motorcycles, motorhomes, buses, trucks up to 7.5 t)
P3 Schweinsdorfer Straße (cars, motorcycles, motorhomes, buses, trucks)
P4 Galgentor (cars, motorcycles)
P5 Bezoldweg (cars, motorcycles)
Charging stations:
P5, Bezoldweg
VR Bank, Bahnhofstraße 7
Stadtwerke Rothenburg, Steinweg 25
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
ISBN: 978-3-85000-707-8
Author’s map recommendations
Overview map with stage descriptions (route data, places, and sights) as well as information about bookable tour offers.
www.liebliches-taubertal.de/Info-Service/Prospekte-Karten-Buecher.html
Book recommendations for this region:
Recommended maps for this region:
Equipment
The trail is generally well equipped as a quality hiking trail with rest areas and benches. There are also dining options in the villages or in between for refreshment. Nevertheless, you should always carry some drinks and provisions, as well as sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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