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Widdern

Welcome to Widdern, a charming destination in the district of Heilbronn! This Travel Guide gives you an overview of the geographical location and special features, tourist-relevant sights, cultural highlights and events as well as culinary specialities. You will also learn all about the most important outdoor activities with the best seasons and places to do them.

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Attractions in Widdern


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Hiking Trail · Heilbronnerland
Graz-Köln_K036 Widdern - Bad Wimpfen
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 32.6 km
Duration 8:35 h
Ascent 374 m
Descent 354 m

The path mostly follows the route of the Way of St. James from Rothenburg to Speyer. Along the way, there are some small adjustments.

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Hiking Trail · Hohenlohe
Graz-Cologne_K035 Klepsau - Widdern
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 31 km
Duration 8:15 h
Ascent 338 m
Descent 386 m

The path mostly follows the route of the Way of St. James from Rothenburg to Speyer. There are small deviations along the way.

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Bicycle Rides · Heilbronnerland
Bad Friedrichshall - Lauda
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 2
Distance 90.9 km
Duration 6:21 h
Ascent 241 m
Descent 209 m

From Bad Friedrichshall, the route always follows the bends of the Jagst. At Dörzbach, we need to comfortably cross the watershed to Bad ...

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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
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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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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Map / Kocher-Jagst Cycle Route Stage 4: Knightly Jagst Valley
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 67.5 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 158 m
Descent 64 m

From Bad Friedrichshall (alternatively: Bad Wimpfen), the route leads through the Jagst valley via Möckmühl, Jagsthausen, and Schöntal Monastery ...

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from Heinz Obinger -   GPSconcept,   Hohenlohe + Schwäbisch Hall Tourismus e. V.
recommended route Difficulty Open
Distance 39.1 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 114 m
Descent 91 m

In the homeland of Götz von Berlichingen, magnificent views open up behind the various river bends.

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from Tanja Seegelke,   Touristikgemeinschaft HeilbronnerLand e.V.
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 easy
Distance 184.1 km
Duration 55:00 h
Ascent 2,001 m
Descent 2,328 m

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

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from Tina Last,   Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald
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Widdern is idyllically situated at the confluence of the Kocher and Jagst rivers amidst the picturesque hilly landscape of the Stromberg-Heuchelberg Nature Park. The region is known for its charming vineyards, orchards and half-timbered houses. A special highlight are the numerous castles along the river valleys such as Guttenberg Castle or Stettenfels Castle.

For those interested in culture, Widdern offers a variety of events such as the annual wine festival or the historical knights' play at Hornberg Castle. A visit to the "Old Synagogue" museum is also worthwhile - here the history of the former Jewish community is vividly told.

Do not miss the culinary delights: Be sure to try the regional asparagus or enjoy a glass of wine directly from the local winegrower.

Widdern also has a lot to offer in terms of outdoor activities: Whether hiking through the vineyards, cycling along the river valleys or canoeing on the Kocher - nature lovers will get their money's worth here. In winter, the nearby skiing area of Heilbronn with its slopes and cross-country skiing trails also beckons.

Even when the weather is bad, there is plenty to do in Widdern: Visit the indoor climbing hall, for example, or relax in the wellness area of one of the local hotels.

Where is it most beautiful in Widdern? Definitely - on a hike through the vineyards, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the Kocher and Jagst valleys. But a bike ride along the river is also well worth it.

Overall, Widdern is definitely worth a trip for anyone who appreciates nature, culture and culinary delights in equal measure. We hope that this travel guide will help you to plan your next trip to Widdern in the best possible way!

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Reviews

  • November 09, 2024
    Anuschka Huber
    Kleine Runde mit schönem Blick auf Widdern und Jagst
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    Written November 09, 2024
  • May 01, 2024
    Anuschka Huber
    May 01, 2024
    Volle 5 Sterne Es war wunderschön! Wir haben die Tour am 1.5. 2024 gemacht
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    Written May 01, 2024
  • July 19, 2023
    Klemens Schmid 
    July 18, 2023
    Sehr schöne Tour. Der Teil am Kocher hat mir etwas besser gefallen. Das Verbindungsstück von Sindringen nach Jagsthausen ist eine willkommene Abwechslung.
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    Written July 19, 2023
  • July 07, 2022
    Alice Alice 
    July 07, 2022
    Sehr schöne Strecke, die erst am Waldrand entlangführt und dann durch die Felder. Im Sommer gibt es viele wunderschöne Wildblumenwiesen! Man hört allerdings fast die ganze Zeit die Autobahn. Würde nur nicht unbedingt bei knallender Sonne gehen, da man doch ziemlich viel exponiert ist.
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    Written July 07, 2022
  • March 27, 2022
    Stefanie Wagner
    March 27, 2022
    Da es an der Kessach entlang - abgesehen vom Verkehrslärm - so schön ist, bin ich in Widdern gestartet und konnte die schöne Tour somit noch um ein paar Kilometer erweitern. Die Strecke ist nahezu komplett geteert und damit gut begehbar. Die Beschilderung ist top! Außer am Bach ist man, selbst sonntags, nahezu ungestört. An meinem Frühlingstag war es so ruhig, dass ich sogar ein paar Rehe in der Ferne beobachten konnte. Es geht bergauf, bergab und die Strecke bietet Weitsicht. An einem Pferde- sowie Friedhof und einigen schönen Bauwerken in Unterkessach vorbei erreicht man einen kleinen See mit Grillstelle. Wohl das Highlight der Tour. Insgesamt empfehlenswert!
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    Written March 27, 2022
  • September 04, 2021
    Nelleke Riemsdijk
    September 04, 2021
    Lovely ride on a sunny day. Through small villages, along the river, a serious climb, "bikefriendly" (a lot of cycling paths). Also friendly for the racebike. Almost all roads were asphalt.
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    Written September 04, 2021
  • August 22, 2021
    Rolf H.
    August 19, 2021
    Sehr schöner Radweg in naturbelassenem Tal
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    Written August 22, 2021
  • August 22, 2021
    Rolf H.
    August 19, 2021
    Sehr schöner Radweg in naturbelassenem Tal.
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    Written August 22, 2021
  • August 08, 2021
    Tobias Rudolph 
    August 08, 2021
    In der Summe eine schöne Strecke. Den Teil durch den Wald fand ich recht unspektakulär; zwei doch recht anstrengende Anstiege sind auch dabei ;)
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    Written August 08, 2021
  • February 21, 2021
    Stefanie Wagner
    February 21, 2021
    Sehr schöne, abwechslungsreiche Strecke. Vom Terrassen-Weinbau und einer Wegführung entlang der Jagst, über einen spektakulären Aussichtspunkt mit Blick auf das Jagsttal/Widdern, bis hin zu weitläufigen Feldern, einem Segelflugplatz, kleinen Höfen und Siedlungen. Mehrere Rastplätze vorhanden, festes Schuhwerk empfohlen. Man kann sich (meistens) gut an der Beschilderung orientieren. Ich habe 2,5 h benötigt.
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    Written February 21, 2021
  • June 22, 2020
    Eugen Kurguzkin 
    June 21, 2020
    sehr gut
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    Written June 22, 2020
  • June 30, 2019
    Jürgen Gierke
    Jagsttal bekommt 5 Sterne Nekarradweg 3 Remsradweg4
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    Written June 30, 2019

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