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Forchtenberg

Welcome to Forchtenberg, a destination in the heart of the Hohenlohe district. This charming town is known for its picturesque location on the Kocher River and offers a variety of activities for every taste.

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 242.9 km
Duration 18:10 h
Ascent 2,023 m
Descent 2,084 m

Circular route through all facets of the Hohenlohe landscape. Exceptionally varied and partly hilly bike route through different landscape types.

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from Hohenlohe + Schwäbisch Hall Tourismus e. V. + Touristikgemeinschaft Hohenlohe e.V.,   Hohenlohe + Schwäbisch Hall Tourismus e. V.
Long Distance Hiking · Baden-Wurttemberg
Limes hiking trail (HW6)
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 231.4 km
Duration 63:00 h
Ascent 3,915 m
Descent 3,575 m

The Limes hiking trail is one of the main hiking routes of the Swabian Alb Association and runs as a section of the German Limes hiking trail ...

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from Wiebke Hillen,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.9 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 130 m
Descent 129 m

A circular route of just under 8 km across the fields and meadows near Schleierhof by Forchtenberg. The starting point is easy to find; it is a ...

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from Steffen Conrad,   Community
Hiking Trail · Hohenlohe
Lake route near Forchtenberg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.7 km
Duration 1:44 h
Ascent 80 m
Descent 92 m

Very varied, pram-friendly route past many lakes.

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from Katie Winter,   Community
Long Distance Hiking · Middle Rhine
Eastern Limes hiking trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 736 km
Duration 194:10 h
Ascent 9,553 m
Descent 9,262 m

The Limes hiking trail begins in Rheinbrohl (Rhine) and ends at the Danube near Eining. It passes through the federal states of Rhineland ...

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Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald
Map / Georg-Fahrbach Trail in the Swabian-Franconian Forest
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 121.8 km
Duration 34:15 h
Ascent 2,479 m
Descent 2,406 m

We follow in the footsteps of the conservationist and "first hiker of Germany" Georg Fahrbach and hike the Georg-Fahrbach long-distance trail ...

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from Hanna Finkel,   Outdooractive Premium
Bicycle Rides · Hohenlohe
Braunsbach route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 86 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 364 m
Descent 398 m

Route from Öhringen to Braunsbach and a stretch down the Kocher. Then back to Öhringen again.

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from Heiner Frauenfeld,   Community
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 17.3 km
Duration 4:40 h
Ascent 310 m
Descent 309 m

Hike through the wild romantic Kupfertal from Neufelser Mühle to Forchtenberg and back

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from Jürgen Kugler,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4.4 km
Duration 1:08 h
Ascent 73 m
Descent 73 m

small hike from Schleierhof through the protected forest past the Tiroler Lakes back to Schleierhof.

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from Jörn Kugler,   Fewo-Schleierhof, Badesee
Bicycle Rides · Heilbronnerland
Jagst/Kocher circuit
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 73.8 km
Duration 5:25 h
Ascent 206 m
Descent 214 m

From Bad Friedrichshall am Neckar, the Jagsttal valley leads gently onwards to beautiful Möckmühl. You can take a dip at the "Alt Herren Steg".

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from Klaus Bott,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
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Geographically, Forchtenberg is located between the cities of Heilbronn and Schwäbisch Hall and is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The region is famous for its vineyards, castles and palaces as well as its historic half-timbered houses.

One of the main attractions in Forchtenberg is Fürstenau Castle, a beautiful Renaissance palace from the 16th century with magnificent gardens and a museum. Another highlight are the ruins of Wildenberg Castle, which towers over the town on a hill.

Cultural highlights also abound: visit Schöntal Monastery or take a stroll through the old town of Schwäbisch Hall with its many museums and galleries.

For gourmets, the region offers numerous culinary specialities such as sausages from Hohenlohe or the regional wine Trollinger. Be sure to try the famous "Haller Lachs", a smoked trout from the area.

Outdoor enthusiasts can look forward to hikes along the Kocher river or bicycle tours through the idyllic landscape - especially beautiful in spring or summer! Canoe tours on the river are also possible.

And what to do in bad weather? How about a guided tour of Fürstenau Castle or a visit to the Aquatoll leisure pool in Neckarsulm?

Whether you love history and culture, enjoy nature or just want to relax - Forchtenberg is definitely worth a trip. Use this Travel Guide as inspiration for your next trip!

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