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Schefflenz

Welcome to Schefflenz, a charming destination in the Neckar-Odenwald district of Germany. This travel guide will lead you through the geographical location and special features, tourist-relevant sights, cultural highlights and events as well as culinary specialities of this region.

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Attractions in Schefflenz


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recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 134.3 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 2,000 m
Descent 2,000 m

The sporty route takes you into the Odenwald. Here you can enjoy the peace and idyll of the forest and pass by mills.

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from Pro-cyCL ®,   Bad Mergentheim
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 70.4 km
Duration 19:00 h
Ascent 1,690 m
Descent 1,471 m

Heidelberg - Handschuhsheim – Neckargerach – Oberschefflenz

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from Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald,   Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 193.6 km
Duration 55:00 h
Ascent 2,392 m
Descent 2,719 m

This pilgrimage route is one of the last missing links in Baden-Württemberg and a section of the main route from Prague-Nürnberg-Rothenburg-Speyer, ...

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from Tina Last,   Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald
Hiking Trail · Odenwald
Southern Bauland
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.2 km
Duration 4:52 h
Ascent 270 m
Descent 270 m

Circular hike from Unterschefflenz to Billigheim, Waldmühlbach and back.

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from Thomas Reiter,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 21.9 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 271 m
Descent 271 m

This easy route without major climbs runs through the fields and forests around Schefflenz. A rest area with a shelter and grill invites you to ...

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from Larissa Böhle,   Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald
Bicycle Rides · Odenwald
Schefflenztal cycle path
recommended route Difficulty Open
Distance 35.9 km
Duration 2:33 h
Ascent 79 m
Descent 191 m

The Schefflenztal cycle path connects the scenic and tourist highlights of the Bauland region with the Neckar valley.

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from Tina Last,   Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald
Hiking Trail · Heilbronnerland
In the Waidachswald on February 20, 2026
Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.1 km
Duration 1:56 h
Ascent 140 m
Descent 146 m

Quiet round almost always in the forest

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from Erich Max Wilhelm Köpnick,   Community
Difficulty S0 moderate
Distance 27.9 km
Duration 3:24 h
Ascent 733 m
Descent 363 m

Very beautiful MTB route with many climbs up to the highest point in the Odenwald

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from Christian Anna,   Community
Difficulty
Distance 23.1 km
Duration 6:10 h
Ascent 389 m
Descent 365 m

This tour showcases the typical aspects of the building land, extensive fields, meadows, and forests. Highlights such as Bödigheimer Castle, the ...

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from Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald,   Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald
Mountain Bike · Heilbronnerland
Schefflenztal round
Difficulty moderate
Distance 83.1 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 865 m
Descent 865 m

Circular route: Start and finish is BFH Schefflenztal to Krumbach, then to Mosbach and back along the Neckar.

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from Stefan Steidten,   Community
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Schefflenz is a picturesque village on the edge of the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park. The landscape is surrounded by rolling hills and dense forests - perfect for outdoor activities such as hiking or cycling. One of the best times of year for this is spring, when the wildflowers bloom and the mild climate invites you to explore.

One highlight of Schefflenz is the numerous historic buildings in the village centre. The 12th-century Old Tower offers stunning views of the surrounding area and Schefflenz Castle impresses with its elegant 18th-century architecture.

For cultural highlights, we recommend the annual arts and crafts market in summer and the wine festival in autumn - a great opportunity to sample local wines and chat with locals.

When it rains, there are still plenty of activities to enjoy in Schefflenz! The local museum displays interesting artefacts from the region's history or visit one of the cosy cafés for a hot coffee or tea.

Another attraction of Schefflenz is its excellent cuisine: try local specialities such as dumplings, sausages and cheese. And don't forget to try the famous Odenwald apple wine!

Finally, it's hard to say where it's nicest in Schefflenz - the whole region has its own charm! But we recommend a stroll through the picturesque village centre or a hike on one of the many marked trails in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park.

Overall, Schefflenz is definitely worth a trip for anyone who longs for an idyllic landscape and authentic German culture. We hope this guide will help you plan your next trip!

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Reviews

  • September 17, 2023
    Markus Schimek 
    Sehr schöne Tour. Auf Beschilderung vor Ort achten! Zwischen Möckmühl und Roigheim verlässt diese Routenplanung den beschilderten Radweg im Tal und führt über einen Schotter-Waldweg. Am Ende eine kurze Schiebestrecke durch ein trockenes Bachbett. Dann ist man wieder zurück bei den Radschildern und auf Asphalt. Für mich sieht das aus wie schlampig geplant und nicht kontrolliert... oder täusche ich mich? Das beworbene Schloss Assumstadt ist in Privatbesitz und von Verbotsschildern umringt. Die Eigentümer möchten keine Gäste. Es hier zu bewerben ist nicht zielführend. Der See zwischen Seckach und Fischbach liegt wohl ziemlich weit abseits der Route. Fischbach hab ich auf der Landkarte gar nicht gefunden. Den See dann natürlich auch nicht. Und damit es schön endet... es war unsere schönste Radtour in diesem Sommer
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    Written September 17, 2023
    Bicycle Rides
    KJ4 3-Brooks Route
  • June 20, 2021
    Wolfgang zwinz 
    Wir haben die Tour unter Wiederholenswert gespeichert. Wirklich tolle Tour.
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    Written June 20, 2021
    Bicycle Rides
    KJ4 3-Brooks Route
  • September 11, 2020
    Kerstin Schulz
    Das war die schönste Tour, die wir bisher nördlich von Tübingen gemacht haben - abwechlungsreiche Landschaft, gut zu befahrende Wege, sehr gut ausgeschildert. Es empfiehlt sich, die Tour im Uhrzeigersinn zu machen, da die Steigungen in Gegenrichtung teilweise sehr steil sind. Zur Einkehr im Schefflenztal: In Billigheim (etwa halbe Strecke im Tal) kann man im "Waffelfabrikle" gut essen - eine schöne Auswahl an süßen und herzhaften Waffeln. Guter Startpunkt ist Züttlingen, weil man da am Sportplatz gut parken kann.
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    Written September 11, 2020
    Bicycle Rides
    KJ4 3-Brooks Route
  • July 17, 2017
    Ste Sib
    July 15, 2017
    Tolle Tour einer der schönsten welche wir dieses Jahr schon gefahren sind. Wir sind die Tour in umgekehrter Richtung gefahren da im Schefflenztal die Einkehr Möglichkeiten doch begrenzt sind und wir am Nachmittag nicht auf Kaffee und Kuchen verzichten wollten :-)
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    Written July 17, 2017
    Bicycle Rides
    KJ4 3-Brooks Route
  • May 06, 2017
    Hansjörg Schneider
    May 06, 2017
    von Allfeld Richtung Untergriesheim immer noch Bauarbeiten, gefahren über die L526
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    Written May 06, 2017
    Bicycle Rides
    KJ4 3-Brooks Route

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