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Europe's Country Roads
Free Travel Advice for Independent Travelers
Who Want to Lose the Crowds and Have Unique Travel Experiences
The people you meet, not the sights you see, create unforgettable travel memories.
Neckar River
If you want to avoid the crowds and tourist traps on the Rhine River, consider the unspoiled Neckar River between Heidelberg and Bad Wimpfen. By my count, there are fourteen castles and castle ruins along this forty-four mile stretch of the river, and for my money, castle ruins are the best way to learn about Medieval life and warfare. Here are five for your consideration.
Burg Hornberg
Hotel and Restaurant
Schloss Horneck
Palace and museum
Burg Hinterburg
The best of four castles above the village of Neckarsteinach
Burg Hornberg
Hotel and Restaurant
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