Leisure & Sport

The beginnings of all things are small
– Cicero

Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking Tours through the mild climate of the flatlands and hills, over endless meadows, enchanted woods, and romantic castles will fill you in with a pure life joy.

Hiking

More than 23.000 km marked hiking trails throughout Baden-Württemberg.

The state forest of Schwetzingen Hardt is true green lungs of the district, a major recreation area of Rhine-Neckar region and the Odenwald, most suitable for the latest art: the hiking. The marked routes lead you to the most attractive observation points as well as indicate the comfortable stops along the way.

Cycling

For those in search for something special: unique trails, comfortable road paths, breathtaking views and varied „levels of difficulty / heights“. All the above characterize the routes of our region. Everything that a cyclist could wish for… short or long, hilly or flat, with or without…the routes are picked up in all its abundance.

Available at Hotel GÄSTEhaus am SCHLOSS in Schwetzingen:

Hiking and cycling map
Boxed lunch
Bike rental nearby (almost any kind of „Bike“ to rent – ca. 24 hrs pre-order time)
Pick up service (additional fee applies)

The active region of Rhine-Neckar

For those keen on sports the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region has an unrivalled offer. One would immediately think of the football professionals of TSG Hoffenheim, handball team of Rhein-Neckar Löwen, ice hockey masters of Adler Mannheim or Motorsport competitions of the Hockenheim-Ring. But also those who wish not only to watch but to participate will find a great choice of sport and leisure activities.

Events in the SAP Arena Mannheim

Shipping Routes – Relaxation on the Water!

Whether you’re visiting Heidelberg for the first time or rediscovering the region, the tours offer countless impressions that never fail to amaze. Above all, they provide the opportunity to experience the city and its ever-changing river valley from a unique perspective.

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Cycling area of Baden-Württemberg

We on the south have a right to be proud: Baden-Württemberg has accomplished 2016 as Nr.5 of most favourite cycling areas in the country. And this after being included since the last year into Top Ten of the most popular ADFC-Cycling tours statistics.

Special Long-Distance Cycling Routes in Baden-Württemberg

…ADFC (German Cyclists’ Federation) quality-certified cycle routes: the newly marked 4 Star Odenwald-Madonnen-route from Tauberbischofsheim to Speyer and the Stromberg-Murrtal-route to be marked with 3 Stars next Friday. These cycling routes add to significant quality standards in order to make the bike tourism in Baden-Württemberg even better in its abundance.

Experience the Castle Road and explore it by bike. Further information can be found at: www.burgenstrasse.de