Adventure Tour 12: Hohenlohe Residences Trail

The Hohenlohe Residence Route is more than just a bike tour – it's a journey of discovery full of history, enjoyment, and romantic half-timbered towns. In a large loop, the route leads from Weikersheim to Rothenburg ob der Tauber and back again. Around 82 varied kilometers invite you to immerse yourself in the heart of a region that delights with enchanted valleys, gentle hills, and picturesque places.

The adventure begins in Weikersheim: On the market square, you look out at the town's magnificent Renaissance castle. Once the seat of the Lords of Hohenlohe, it still enchants today with its originally preserved furnishings and the baroque castle garden. Outside the town, you follow the dreamy Vorbach stream south to Schrozberg, where your gaze can wander into the distance from the highest point of the route. The path continues through quiet forests until you reach the Tauber Valley again. Here, Rothenburg ob der Tauber awaits as a real treasure: the world-famous medieval old town enchants with its winding alleys, historic squares, and an impressive abundance of colorful half-timbered houses. Rothenburg offers everything for an unforgettable stopover – from sights like the Plönlein or the Topplerschlösschen to the imposing town wall.

After an eventful stay amidst historical times, your bike rolls comfortably back along the Tauber to the starting point of your tour. On the way to Weikersheim, one charming half-timbered idyll follows the next: Tauberzell tempts with culinary delights, in Creglingen it's worth visiting exciting museums, and in Röttingen, artfully designed sundials and medieval facades tell of past days.

Each of the small towns and every village along the route tells its own story – experienced between vineyards, on gently sloping riverbanks, or under the roofs of centuries-old half-timbered houses. Thus, the Hohenlohe Residence Route becomes an experience for heart and soul, making the beauty and charm of the half-timbered region tangible in a unique way.