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Heron Lake – View of the Neckar River loop from Kranichsberg

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Heron Lake – View of the Neckar River loop from Kranichsberg

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Heron Lake – View of the Neckar River loop from Kranichsberg

02:44

8.66km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

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393 m

Rockenau Lock and Weir

Highlight • Bridge

Good opportunity for hikers and cyclists to cross the Neckar here. This type of locks probably came in packs of ten at the time. There are several locks along the Neckar that look pretty much identical.

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2.96 km

Narrow Trail on the Neckarsteig

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always nice there

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3.59 km

Neckarsteig Trail: Burg Stolzeneck to Krösselbachbrunnen

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A fine climb that puts you in a good mood, always in the shade of the vegetation… good to do when it’s warm

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3.85 km

Scenic Section of the Neckarsteig Trail

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The most beautiful section of the Neckarsteig may begin shortly after the bank with a view: narrow path and exciting route

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4.30 km

Alpine Section of the Neckarsteig Trail

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Alpine is a bit big in my opinion… but sturdy shoes are advisable

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4.95 km

Heron Lake

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A small forest lake with water lilies, dragonflies and a fairly new shelter - so if that's not a perfect resting place, I don't know what is.

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5.85 km

View of the Neckar River

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From here you can have a beautiful view of the Neckar, you can really enjoy it on the bench 😊

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6.26 km

Felsenmeer on the Neckarsteig

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Nice little path, which has it all in itself. But who knows Lautertal, which is difficult with the name Felsenmeer!

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8.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.15 km

2.29 km

1.02 km

555 m

418 m

196 m

Surfaces

2.39 km

2.04 km

1.55 km

1.48 km

601 m

574 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

28°C

19°C

77 %

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Comments

April 11, 2025,Wanderung zum Reihersee

Hello, today we went hiking together. From Rochenau towards Stolzeneck Castle to the Reitersee lake and its hut. Through the forest, in glorious weather, we climbed steadily uphill to the Reitersee lake, a beautiful spot. Here, tranquility is pure. The entire trail is the Neckarsteig. We returned following the red sign R, which led back to Stolzeneck Castle. See you …

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December 25, 2024,Schleuse Rockenau - Stolzeneck - Reihersee

First of all, a Merry Christmas to all Komootlers.

After a persistent cold slowed me down for the last two weeks, it was time for a tour again today. I deliberately chose something shorter to get used to it and took it a little easier so as not to break into a sweat.

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May 26, 2024,Neckarsteig – Urwaldpfad Runde von Lindach

Mike did very well and didn't complain. After all, he was hiking with a real Austrian woman.

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October 22, 2023,Traumpfade am Neckar

In wonderful autumn weather over the Neckarsteig to the Stolzeneck castle ruins. On one of the most beautiful forest paths on the Neckarsteig to the Felsenhütte with a unique view of the Neckar Valley. Across the idyllic Heron Lake to the former pilgrimage chapel “Heiligkreuz-Kirchlein”. The descent to the starting point led over the jungle path with countless boulders, almost …

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Heron Lake – View of the Neckar River loop from Kranichsberg

Rockenau Lock and Weir

Narrow Trail on the Neckarsteig

Neckarsteig Trail: Burg Stolzeneck to Krösselbachbrunnen

Scenic Section of the Neckarsteig Trail

Alpine Section of the Neckarsteig Trail

Heron Lake

View of the Neckar River

Felsenmeer on the Neckarsteig

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