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Ravenstein

Welcome to charming Ravenstein, an idyllic destination in the Neckar-Odenwald district. This travel guide offers you valuable tips and information for your visit to this picturesque town.

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Attractions in Ravenstein


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Bicycle Rides · Odenwald
Sculpture Cycle Path
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 77.7 km
Duration 5:45 h
Ascent 778 m
Descent 768 m

"Sculptures on the Cycle Path - Art in the Landscape" is the motto of this cycling route, where the route itself becomes an original exhibition ...

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from Tina Last,   Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald
Bicycle Rides · Odenwald
Green Spelt Cycle Path - Route 1
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 50.4 km
Duration 3:29 h
Ascent 337 m
Descent 511 m

On this eventful route, you pass through the cultivation area of Franconian green spelt.

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from Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald e.V.,   Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald
Bicycle Rides · Bad Mergentheim
5-Valley Route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 91.6 km
Duration 6:15 h
Ascent 495 m
Descent 495 m

In the side valleys of the Tauber, an varied, idyllic landscape awaits us along the Wachbach, Jagst, Erlenbach, Umpfer, and Tauber.

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from AK "Fahrradfreundliches Bad Mergentheim"/ Lisa Kügel,   Bad Mergentheim
Hiking Trail · Odenwald
From the Kirnau to the Jagst
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 21.4 km
Duration 5:07 h
Ascent 398 m
Descent 481 m

This route initially surprises us with the modern sculptures that repeatedly appear amid meadows along the sculpture cycling path. At the end of ...

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from Lisa Kügel,   Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald
Bicycle Rides · Heilbronnerland
KJ5 RadKultour 2017
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 39.1 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 225 m
Descent 225 m

Explore on this route the small side valleys of the Kocher and Jagst. Here you cycle on idyllic forest paths along small natural streams.

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Touristikgemeinschaft HeilbronnerLand e.V.
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 38.2 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 314 m
Descent 314 m

The route leads through beautiful forest and meadow landscapes, as well as along the Jagst. Paved field paths, gravel paths, and lightly ...

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from Manfred Blersch,   Community
Map / In the footsteps of Abbot Knittel, Schöntal
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 40.5 km
Duration 3:12 h
Ascent 544 m
Descent 545 m

What does the head of a monastic community have to do with Götz von Berlichingen? The splendid Schöntal Monastery is the start and end of a tour ...

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from Touristikgemeinschaft Hohenlohe e.V.,   Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 263.5 km
Duration 19:00 h
Ascent 1,872 m
Descent 1,824 m

Look forward to three great cycling days in and around the Odenwald with around 150 fellow cyclists!

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from Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald e.V.,   Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald
Difficulty
Distance 47.2 km
Duration 3:47 h
Ascent 674 m
Descent 679 m

The route runs between the two Roman forts Osterburken and Jagsthausen along the Limes.

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from MVB GmbH Erhard Mott Erlebniswelt,   Community
Map / You too me! - Götz von Berlichingen Memorial Tour, Krautheim
Difficulty moderate
Distance 25.2 km
Duration 1:56 h
Ascent 374 m
Descent 374 m

The "Kultour" through historically rich land on the left and right of the Jagst connects the regions of Baden and Württemberg in the Hohenlohe ...

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from Touristikgemeinschaft Hohenlohe e.V.,   Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH
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Geographically, Ravenstein is located on the southern edge of the Odenwald and is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The region is known for its rolling hills, dense forests and numerous rivers that invite outdoor activities.

Touristically relevant are above all the town's historical sights. The market square with its 16th century half-timbered houses is a real eye-catcher and invites you to linger. Ravensburg Castle and the ruins of Hornberg Castle are also worth a visit.

Cultural highlights are also plentiful in Ravenstein: The annual music festival "Ravensteiner Sommer" attracts thousands of visitors every year and offers a variety of concerts of different genres. The town museum or the art association also offer interesting insights into the town's history.

For culinary discoveries, you should definitely try the local wine or sample one of the traditional dishes such as spaetzle or Maultaschen - these are often freshly prepared and offered at weekly markets.

If you like to be active, you can go hiking, cycling or canoeing here - this is of course particularly beautiful in spring or autumn when nature turns colourful. The surrounding area has many lakes such as the Katzenbachsee or rivers such as the Jagst, which are perfect for canoeing.

And if it rains? Then why not visit the indoor swimming pool in Ravenstein and relax in the warm water. Alternatively, take a trip to nearby Heidelberg or enjoy a wine tasting at one of the many wineries.

In summary, Ravenstein is definitely worth a visit - with historical sights, cultural highlights and stunning scenery, this town offers something for everyone. This travel guide will help you plan your stay in the best possible way.

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