Neckar-Odenwald, Administrative district in Northern Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Description
This rural district in Baden-Württemberg stretches across hilly terrain between the Neckar valley and the Odenwald uplands, made up of numerous small towns and villages. The landscape shifts between forests, meadows, and river valleys that define the character of the area.
History
The district came into its current form in 1973 when two separate administrative regions merged, though the land itself had experienced centuries as part of different German territories. Before modern reorganization, this area was divided among several different rulers and states.
Culture
The region's position between two natural landscapes shapes the architecture and village layouts you see today, where half-timbered houses and small market squares reflect how people have lived here for generations.
Practical
The area is best explored by car or regional train services since villages are scattered and not all are easily reachable by public transport. Visitors should know that some parts are small and quiet, with fewer tourist facilities than larger towns.
Did you know?
The Katzenbuckel near Waldbrunn at about 626 meters is the highest peak in the entire Odenwald range and offers wide views across the region from the top. Reaching this point is fairly easy for hikers and worth the effort for the views.
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Limes Germanicus
15.8 km
Katzenbuckel
17.5 km
Hornberg Castle
21.3 km
Schöntal Abbey
23.5 km
Burg Jagsthausen
23.3 km
Amorbach Abbey
18.3 km
Burg Guttenberg
25 km
Marbachstausee
26.5 km
Margaretenschlucht
17.7 km
Eberstadt Stalactite Cave
4.7 km
Wildenberg Castle
14.1 km
Schloß Hermersberg
32.6 km
Wolfschlucht
19.1 km
Erbach Palace
28.6 km
Zwingenberg Castle
19.3 km
St. Georg Walldürn
12.8 km
Himbächel-Viadukt
24.9 km
Beerfelder Galgen
25.1 kmCastra of Hesselbach
17.3 km
Horneck Castle
23.8 km
Minneburg
18.5 km
Schloss Aschhausen
22.7 km
Eutersee
18.1 km
Burg Freienstein
23.7 km
Burg Eberbach
20.6 kmFürstlich-Leiningensches Palais Amorbach
18.7 km
Castra of Osterburken
11.9 km
Burg Berlichingen
22.8 km
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