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Ilsfeld

Welcome to Ilsfeld, a charming destination in the Heilbronn district that is definitely worth a visit. Situated at the foot of the Stromberg-Heuchelberg Nature Park, Ilsfeld offers a breathtaking landscape and numerous tourist attractions.

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Hiking Trail · Heilbronnerland
Beilstein/Helfenberg – ruins and castles near and far
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13 km
Duration 3:25 h
Ascent 226 m
Descent 226 m

Scenic hike that leaves nothing to be desired. Forests, meadows, vineyards, mountains, valleys, lakes, viewpoints, castles, ruins ... and much more!

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from Günther Weinert - Wanderfex,   Günther Weinert
Bicycle Rides · Heilbronnerland
On the old railway line from Lauffen to Neckarwestheim
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 32.6 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 301 m
Descent 301 m

Two rivers and a bike route: The Neckar takes us to Horkheim to the Wasserschlössle and along the idyllic bank of the Schonzach we cycle back to ...

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from Miriam Frietsch,   Outdooractive Premium
Bicycle Rides · Stuttgart and surroundings
Castle route - Bottwartal & Schotzachtal
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 30.9 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 206 m
Descent 206 m

A moderate route past the castles that tower over and shape the vineyard landscape of Marbach-Bottwartal.

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from Tourismusgemeinschaft Marbach-Bottwartal,   Marbach - Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH
Bicycle Rides · Heilbronnerland
To Ilsfeld and Schozach
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.9 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 244 m
Descent 242 m

Eventful route in the Schozach Valley with many sights, places to stop, and viewpoints

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from Günther Reitz,   Touristikgemeinschaft HeilbronnerLand e.V.
Bicycle Rides · Heilbronnerland
Castle and palace route in the Schozach and Bottwartal valleys
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 43.5 km
Duration 4:01 h
Ascent 701 m
Descent 694 m

The medium-length hilly route takes you through the wonderful landscape of the Schozach and Bottwartal valleys. Here, lovers of castles and palaces ...

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from Hermann Wilhelm,   Touristikgemeinschaft HeilbronnerLand e.V.
Bicycle Rides · Heilbronnerland
From Talheim to Marbach and back
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 67.2 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 390 m
Descent 391 m

The route takes you upriver along the Neckar between Lauffen and Marbach, through many Neckar meanders, past the vineyard steep slopes of well ...

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from Hermann Wilhelm,   Touristikgemeinschaft HeilbronnerLand e.V.
Bicycle Rides · Heilbronnerland
Bike season opening in HeilbronnerLand 2012
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 57.6 km
Duration 4:43 h
Ascent 900 m
Descent 900 m

Beautiful medium-length hilly route focusing on castles and palaces in a wonderful landscape.

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from Andreas Johannes Krautwurst,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Stuttgart and surroundings
LiteraTour - Neckar and Bottwartal
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 77 km
Duration 7:35 h
Ascent 502 m
Descent 502 m

The large all-day route leads from Marbach, Schiller's birthplace, to Ludwigsburg and Lauffen am Neckar.

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from Tourismusgemeinschaft Marbach-Bottwartal,   Marbach - Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH
Bicycle Rides · Heilbronnerland
From Talheim to Breitenauer Lake - the popular lake for bathing in the Unterland
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 58 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 309 m
Descent 313 m

The route takes you upstream along the Schozach to Oberheinriet. After a short steep section, you can comfortably roll down 4 km into the Sulm ...

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from Bike Guide,   Touristikgemeinschaft HeilbronnerLand e.V.
Bicycle Rides · Heilbronnerland
From Talheim to the "Krappenfelsen" and further to Liebenstein Castle
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 20.5 km
Duration 2:14 h
Ascent 342 m
Descent 344 m

The varied route first takes you to the Neckar to the natural monument "Krappenfelsen" and then on to Liebenstein Castle, where you should take ...

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from Hermann Wilhelm,   Touristikgemeinschaft HeilbronnerLand e.V.
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The region is known for its idyllic vineyards and excellent local wines. A wine tasting at a local vintner should definitely be part of your plans. However, the culinary scene here has much more to offer than just exquisite wine: be sure to try regional specialities such as Maultaschen or Spätzle.

Ilsfeld has a number of cultural highlights, including Helfenberg Castle with its magnificent baroque gardens and the St.-Jakobus church with its impressive frescoes and murals from the 14th century.

For outdoor lovers, there are many activities to choose from - from hiking through the nature park to cycling along the Enz and Neckar rivers. In summer, you can cool off and enjoy water sports at the nearby lakes. For winter sports enthusiasts, the ski resorts in the Alps are within easy reach.

If it rains, we recommend a visit to the Sinsheim Museum of Technology or the Auto & Technik Museum in Speyer - both are about an hour's drive away.

Where is the best place to relax? That depends on personal taste, of course, but a walk through the picturesque vineyards or a boat trip on the Neckar are certainly unforgettable experiences.

Overall, Ilsfeld, Heilbronn District, Germany offers a lot of variety as a travel destination and is definitely worth a visit. Use this travel guide as inspiration for your next trip planning!

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  • August 23, 2026
    Steffen Thomas
    Community
    August 23, 2026
    An einer Stelle ist kein Weg vorhanden wie in der Wegführung dargestellt. Wir musste umkehren und einen anderen Weg suchen. Ansonsten eine schöne Abwechslunsreiche Wanderung.
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    Scenic Solitude Variety of paths
    Written August 23, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Wine, forest, castles, and lakes
  • May 10, 2025
    Klemens Schmid 
    Community
    May 09, 2025
    Der Beschreibung kann ich nur voll und ganz zustimmen. Für mich waren die Highlights: - der Ab- und Aufstieg ins/vom Schozachtal - das Kleinod Schloß Liebenstein - das kurze Stück oberhalb des Neckar bei Neckarwestheim
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    Written May 10, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    SB3 From the Neckar to the Schozach
  • April 27, 2025
    Marius. R.
    Community
    April 27, 2025
    Nette Runde! Wie in vielen Weinanbaugebieten leider mit einem hohen Anteil befestigter Wege, dafür mit vielen schönen Aussichtspunkten!
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    Photo: Marius. R., Community
    Photo: Marius. R., Community
    Photo: Marius. R., Community
    Written April 27, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Beilstein
  • May 26, 2024
    Angelika Kuke
    Community
    May 26, 2024
    Haben in Neckarwestheim entgegen der Route wie ein anderer Fahrrad Fahrer empfohlen hatte, die Tour begonnen , dann gab es zum Ende hin nur eine Steigung. die Strecke zwischen Laufen und Nordheim sind wir am Neckar statt an der Landstraße gefahren, mir nicht klar, warum die Route nicht hier lang geht, ist doch viel besser. Sonntags relativ viel befahren.
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    Photo: Angelika Kuke, Community
    Photo: Angelika Kuke, Community
    Photo: Angelika Kuke, Community
    Photo: Angelika Kuke, Community
    Photo: Angelika Kuke, Community
    Written May 26, 2024
    Bicycle Rides
    SB2 Neckar-Schozach round
  • February 12, 2024
    Markus Branke
    Community
    February 12, 2024
    Leicht zu gehende, sehr schöne Tour mit tollen Ausblicken. Abstecher zum Wartberg lohnt sich.
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    Written February 12, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Beilstein/Helfenberg – ruins and castles near and far
  • December 22, 2023
    Alois Schnorr
    Community
    December 17, 2023
    Feine Runde; hat mir sehr gut gefallen
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    Written December 22, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    SB7 WeinKulTOUR
  • October 02, 2023
    Thomas D. 
    Community
    Sehr schöne Wanderung mit fantastischen Ausblicken in die Weinberge. Rebstöcke teilweise beschriftet, so dass man beim Vorbeigehen die Traubensorten erkennen kann. Anlassbedingt sind wir am Weingut Föll (Vohenlohe) nahe der Burg Wildeck in die Tour eingestiegen, was die Wander-App gut unterstützt hat.
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    Written October 02, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Beilstein/Helfenberg – ruins and castles near and far
  • May 28, 2023
    Hans-Jürgen Osswald 
    Community
    May 06, 2023
    Gemütliche, gut ausgeschilderte Tour durch Reben und Weinorte. Teilweise schöne Aussichten und in der Frühlingssonne eine wohltuende Wärme in den Weinbergen. Die Einkehr im s'Krügle ist zu empfehlen.
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    Written May 28, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    SB2 From the Schozach valley to Deinenbach - Wine hiking route
  • August 08, 2022
    Rolf Amann 
    Community
    Eine sehr schöne Tour. Wir sind sie am 07.08.2022 gefahren. Mit Sicherheit bald noch einmal.
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    Written August 08, 2022
    Bicycle Rides
    Bike season opening in HeilbronnerLand 2012
  • March 28, 2022
    Torsten Handler
    Community
    Schöne Tour. Burgen und Schlösser, die man vorher nicht kannte.
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    Written March 28, 2022
    Bicycle Rides
    Castle and palace route in the Schozach and Bottwartal valleys
  • March 21, 2022
    Jürgen H.
    Community
    March 20, 2022
    Sehr schöne abwechslungsreiche Wanderung. Teilweise durch Wald, aber über weite Strecken schöne Ausblicke über die Weinberge. Ein Großteil der Strecke geht über Teerwege. In Billensbach führen die Wegzeichen, die Hauptstraße hinunter. Der Track hat hier allerdings eine andere Wegführung. Dies ist vermutlich die etwas schönere.
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    Written March 21, 2022
    Hiking Trail
    SB4 Park landscapes in a different way – from the Rälling-Hort to the nature park
  • February 26, 2022
    Heike Böhringer 
    Community
    February 26, 2022
    Schöne Runde mit den Highlights der Burg Wildeck und der Ruine Helfenstein. Zwischendrin der stille Annasee mit Grillplatz. Fast überwegend auf asphaltierten Wirtschaftswegen oder breiten Forstwegen. Immer wieder Weitsichten auf die umgebende Kulturlandschaft.
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    Start am Bürgerpark in Abstatt
    Photo: Heike Böhringer, Community
    In der Ferne grüßt Stettenfels
    Photo: Heike Böhringer, Community
    Weg Nummer 9 durchgehend gut beschildert
    Photo: Heike Böhringer, Community
    Die schöne Burg Wildeck
    Photo: Heike Böhringer, Community
    Photo: Heike Böhringer, Community
    Der stille Annasee
    Photo: Heike Böhringer, Community
    Die Reste von Helfenstein
    Photo: Heike Böhringer, Community
    Photo: Heike Böhringer, Community
    Photo: Heike Böhringer, Community
    Written February 26, 2022
    Hiking Trail
    SB9 Schozach valley castle rounds

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