Campervan travelling through the vineyards in the Stuttgart region. The Neckar river can be seen in the valley.

© TMBW, Foto: Gregor Lengler

Road Trips

Scenic Routes in Southwest Germany
16.5.2024by Hirsch & Greif
Our holiday routes lead through the most beautiful landscapes and to the most famous sights in Baden-Württemberg.

Natural and Cultural Highlights

Discover Baden-Württemberg by Car
“All roads lead to Rome,” is a nice old-fashioned saying, but in Southwest Germany, there is a grain of truth here: many of the most scenic driving routes follow old Roman roads and centuries-old trade routes. Take one of our driving routes to see some of Europe’s most beautiful landscapes and Germany’s most famous sights.
A holiday road winds its way through the lush green vineyards.

© H.-P. Ziesmer

View over a valley with vineyards and a small village in the centre.

© Susi Maier_blackdotswhitespots

View of the ruins of Heidelberg Castle with green trees in the foreground. The city of Heidelberg with the Neckar river lies in the mist-covered valley.

© SSG, Foto: Bayerl

The towers of Bad Mergentheim (St John's Minster, Castle Church, Teutonic Order Museum) at sunrise.

© Holger Schmitt

Sweeping views over the Black Forest with its many mountains and pine forests.

© Nina Zasche

The baroque library hall of Wiblingen Abbey in Obeschwaben-Allgäu with magnificent paintings on the ceiling and massive ornate columns.

© OTG, Foto: Frank Müller

Market square in Bad Urach with many half-timbered houses and a fountain.

© Gregor Lengler

A family visits a giant cuckoo clock at Hofgut Sternen in the Upper Black Forest

© TMBW, Foto: Christoph Düpper

View of the church tower and the ruins on the hill from the Weinheim market square through the trees alongside the half-timbered houses.

© Kay Müller

Baden Wine Road
In the Kaiserstuhl region, the route winds through the vineyard terraces.
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Right across Baden-Württemberg

Holiday roads - always worth a trip
From picturesque wine regions and imposing castles to fascinating half-timbered architecture, themed routes combine wine, culture, architecture and much more to create unforgettable experiences.

Tourist Roads Through Baden-Württemberg

These Holiday Routes Are Among the Most Beautiful in the South
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    Upper Swabian Baroque Route - Main route
    The main route of the Upper Swabian Baroque Route covers around 380 km and will take you through well-known places such as Wiblingen, Ochsenhausen, Biberach, Bad Schussenried and Weingarten as well as...
    Upper Swabia-Allgäu95:4h380.1kmLoop tour
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    Wuerttemberger Wine Route
    The Württemberg Wine Route is a vacation route that leads through all of Württemberg's wine regions. Between the Tauber Valley and the Swabian Alb, you get to know the land, wine and people. Not only...
    Swabian Alb32h494.4kmOne way tour
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    German Clock Road - European Route of Industrial Heritage
    The "German Clock Route" takes you through one of the most impressive landscapes in the Black Forest and the Baar. This holiday route is one of the most beautiful in Germany and was set up by a group...
    Black Forest75h267.1kmLoop tour
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    German half-timbered road - from the Neckar to the Black Forest and Lake Constance
    The holiday route "From the Neckar to the Black Forest and Lake Constance" on the German half-timbered road connects 32 unique half-timbered villages.Go on a half-timbered discovery tour by car, campe...
    Black Forest291h1106.9kmOne way tour
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    Baden Wine Route | Wine experience between the Black Forest and the Rhine (main route)
    The Baden Wine Route winds its way over 500 kilometers through the Rhine Valley. It leads through the most beautiful landscapes of the wine-growing regions of Baden.
    Black ForestHard8:30h441.2kmOne way tour
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    Wine & architecture in Southwest Germany
    This complete tour combines four stages and all “Wine & Architecture” seal holders. The tour leads from the north of Baden-Württemberg to the south of the state. All 30 stops stand for impressive...
    14:10h1456.4kmStage tour
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Upper Swabian Baroque Route - Main route
The main route of the Upper Swabian Baroque Route covers around 380 km and will take you through well-known places such as Wiblingen, Ochsenhausen, Biberach, Bad Schussenried and Weingarten as well as...
Upper Swabia-Allgäu95:4h380.1kmLoop tour
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Wuerttemberger Wine Route
The Württemberg Wine Route is a vacation route that leads through all of Württemberg's wine regions. Between the Tauber Valley and the Swabian Alb, you get to know the land, wine and people. Not only...
Swabian Alb32h494.4kmOne way tour
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German Clock Road - European Route of Industrial Heritage
The "German Clock Route" takes you through one of the most impressive landscapes in the Black Forest and the Baar. This holiday route is one of the most beautiful in Germany and was set up by a group...
Black Forest75h267.1kmLoop tour
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German half-timbered road - from the Neckar to the Black Forest and Lake Constance
The holiday route "From the Neckar to the Black Forest and Lake Constance" on the German half-timbered road connects 32 unique half-timbered villages.Go on a half-timbered discovery tour by car, campe...
Black Forest291h1106.9kmOne way tour
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Baden Wine Route | Wine experience between the Black Forest and the Rhine (main route)
The Baden Wine Route winds its way over 500 kilometers through the Rhine Valley. It leads through the most beautiful landscapes of the wine-growing regions of Baden.
Black ForestHard8:30h441.2kmOne way tour
Go to article
Wine & architecture in Southwest Germany
This complete tour combines four stages and all “Wine & Architecture” seal holders. The tour leads from the north of Baden-Württemberg to the south of the state. All 30 stops stand for impressive...
14:10h1456.4kmStage tour

Travelling by motorhome in Baden-Württemberg

Camper happiness on the holiday roads of Southwest Germany
The picturesque holiday routes of Baden-Württemberg can also be explored individually by motorhome. There are numerous well-equipped motorhome pitches along the routes, often in the middle of picturesque villages, at inns, wineries or breweries. Many hosts cater to the needs of motorhome guests. A unique pitch is often available for a small fee or a purchase in the farm shop. Regional drinks and specialities round off the enjoyable experience. For more accommodation options and pitches at campsites along the holiday routes, we recommend the campsite search.
Enjoy the freedom of a motorhome holiday and discover the most beautiful routes in Baden-Württemberg at your own pace. Immerse yourself in the fascinating culture, breathtaking nature and warm hospitality along these unique holiday routes and take unforgettable memories home with you.