Experience art, culture and technology on the Neckartal cycle path
There are many charming towns and places to discover along the Neckartal cycle path. From automobile museums to world heritage sites, from baroque palaces to the world's first television tower - the metropolis of Stuttgart beckons with fascinating sights. With the Porsche and Mercedes-Benz museums, Stuttgart is a magnet for automobile fans from all over the world. Further highlights include the New and Old Castle with the impressive Castle Square, Solitude Castle and Rosenstein Castle. The Wilhelma is the only zoological-botanical garden in Germany and is unique in the world thanks to the unique combination of animal park, botanical garden and historical park.
On the road in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region
The Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, one of the strongest economically regions in Germany, is just as exciting. Many internationally known large corporations, such as BASF and SAP, have their headquarters here. The university town of Heidelberg is surrounded by a beautiful backdrop of river, mountains, forests, green banks, hiking trails and historical buildings. The world-famous Heidelberg Castle ruins, the Old Bridge over the Neckar and the winding old town streets with picturesque half-timbered backdrops attract millions of tourists from all over the world every year. For many, Heidelberg is the most romantic city in Germany and a must-see for any European tour.
The “square city” of Mannheim with its chessboard-shaped city center is the crowning glory of the Neckartal cycle path. The Mannheim Castle, the largest baroque palace complex in Germany, as well as the water tower, Mannheim's most famous landmark, are worth a visit.
