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Total route Panorama Trail

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    The Panorama Trail Taubertal is an excellent quality trail with many highlights from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Freudenberg am Main!

     

    moderate
    Distance 136.6 km
    37:20 h
    3,017 m
    3,302 m
    432 m
    137 m
    Between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Freudenberg am Main, the approximately 137 km long Panorama Trail links the cultural and scenic

    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

    We recommend allowing at least one week for the tour.
    Quality route according to "Wanderbares Deutschland"
    Difficulty
    T1 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    432 m
    Lowest point
    137 m
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    Length
    136.6 km
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    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

    The Panorama Trail has been awarded the "Quality Trail Walkable Germany" seal since 2012. For hikers, this seal provides a reliable guide when choosing the route, as in addition to natural paths, reliable signposting, and varied landscapes, unique sights and cozy accommodations await you along your hiking tour.

     

    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.

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Arrival and departure by train

    Deutsche 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" and

    from 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

    DD
    49.376963, 10.190370
    DMS
    49°22'37.1"N 10°11'25.3"E
    UTM
    32U 586406 5470043
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Hikeline Hiking Guide "Panorama Trail Taubertal" - Hiking through vineyards and mixed forests in the lovely Tauber Valley

    ISBN: 978-3-85000-707-8

    Author’s map recommendations

    Panorama Trail Taubertal - from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Freudenberg am Main.

    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

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    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. 

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    Difficulty
    T1 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    136.6 km
    Duration
    37:20 h
    Ascent
    3,017 m
    Descent
    3,302 m
    Highest point
    432 m
    Lowest point
    137 m
    Public-transport-friendly Linear route Multi-stage route Scenic Refreshment stops available Cultural/historical interest Flora Fauna

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