Vintage Car Tour 2: Sinsheim – Rothenburg o.d.T.
.From the Kraichgau through the Hohenloher Land to the Tauber Valley
The second tour begins in Sinsheim at Steinsberg Castle, which is also known as the "Compass of the Kraichgau" due to its exposed location. From there the castle road takes you back to the Neckar valley to Bad Wimpfen. It winds its way through wine landscapes, bringing into play the "broom taverns" typical of the region. They are the perfect stop when it comes to homemade wines and homemade products. The broom on the house shows from afar that the restaurant is open. In Heilbronn, which has made a name for itself as Germany's largest red wine growing region, the Castle Road leaves the Neckar valley and makes its way to Hohenlohe via Weinsberg - the name says it all here. "In each village a castle", say the inhabitants about their homeland, and that is true. Öhringen, Waldenburg and Kirchberg an der Jagst are the towns and castles along the route that prove this. Finally, Schwäbisch Hall has another castle, the Comburg. The former Benedictine monastery offers wonderful views of the city from its walk-in fortified walkway. From Schwäbisch Hall, the Castle Road leads to Kirchberg, a small town high above the Jagst Valley with the largest castle complex in Hohenlohe, and then on to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the last stop on the second tour.
Your hosts at the tour
.These hotels are suitable for an overnight stay. Ask also about the parking possibilities on the spot.
Tips for excursions
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On the way, a detour to the small residential town of Langenburg with its magnificent castle, the German Car Museum and the historic Old Town is worthwhile. Also worth seeing are the town church and the lion smithy, a historic farrier's and wagon smithy from the time before the electrification of the working machines.
German Car Museum Langenburg Castle.
A loop over Langenburg is worthwhile in every respect (see map). The city offers great views over the Jagstal valley and the cosy cafés invite you to stop for a bite to eat. The castle houses the German Automobile Museum, where numerous exhibits are presented under the motto "People, cars and history".
© Andreas Boy.
On the way a stop at the wheat beer garden Food Court in Heilbronn is worthwhile. The city's largest beer garden is not far from the Neckar river and within walking distance of Heilbronn city centre. A sufficient number of parking spaces are available directly in front of it. Specialities from four state kitchens are offered. The old trees provide plenty of shade even on hot days. From April to October 2019, shuttle buses will run between the beer garden and the grounds of the Federal Garden Show, which will then take place in Heilbronn.
A click in the upper left corner of the map window will take you to the selection options. You can see a description of the alternative routes by clicking on the route on the map.
