Stromberg-Murrtal cycle path

The streets run like the rays of the sun towards the castle and its tower: this is why Karlsruhe is known as the fan-shaped city. The castle is not the only thing worth visiting here: The city in Baden is home to unique museums.

Once cyclists have left the hustle and bustle behind them, there are many kilometers of tranquil rural routes ahead of them. They lead through the meadows of the Pfinztal valley, along rivers and vineyards and through the forests of the Stromberg-Heuchelberg Nature Park and the Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park.

The impressive highlight of the tour is the Cistercian monastery in Maulbronn, a place where you can vividly imagine how the monks lived in the Middle Ages. Nobody should cycle past Schiller's birthplace Marbach without at least taking a look at his birthplace and the Museum of Modern Literature with its unusual and award-winning architecture. The special charm of this cycle route, however, lies in the many half-timbered towns and wine villages, where you can stop for an ice cream, a coffee or a glass of wine from the local vineyard.

Gradients: few medium gradients, between Königsbach-Stein and Maulbronn steep gradients and descents

Traffic: mostly quiet, heavy traffic in Karlsruhe

Suitability for children or the inexperienced: suitable from Pfinztal