Roadtrips in Baden-Württemberg

Natural and Cultural HighlightsDiscover 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Baden Wine Road

In the Kaiserstuhl region, the route winds through the vineyard terraces.

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Right across Baden-WürttembergHoliday 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.

Baden Wine Road (Badische Weinstraße)

Württemberger Win Road (Württemberger Weinstraße)

German Clock Road (Deutsche Uhrenstraße)

German Half-Timbered Town Road (Deutsche Fachwerkstraße)

Upper Swabian Baroque Road (Oberschwäbische Barockstraße)

Along the Upper Swabian Baroque Road, numerous jewels of the Baroque and Rococo eras are embedded in picturesque landscape. Architecture and art lovers will discover the wonders and the apotheosis of sacred art between Ulm and Friedrichshafen, in particular by visiting the abbeys of Zwiefalten and Obermarchtal, as well as the library of the former Premonstratensian abbey in Bad Schussenried, not forgetting the town of Weingarten which boasts the largest basilica north of the Alps.

Romantic Road: (Romantische Straße)

Mountain Road: (Bergstraße)

Castle Road (Burgenstraße)

Southwest Germany is rich with castles and fortresses. The Castle Road starts out in Mannheim and ends in Bayreuth (Bavaria). In SouthWest Germany, the most famous castles are in Mannheim and Heidelberg, but the trail also takes you through the Neckar Valley. Here, castles could be straight out of a movie: Hirschhorn and Eberbach Castle, Horneck Castle (in Gundelsheim) and Hornberg Castle, now a hotel. Just as pretty are the valleys of the Jagst and the Tauber. A favorite? That could be Bad Wimpfen, with its Imperial Palace (Kaiserpfalz Wimpfen). Here, the Blue Tower (Blauer Turm) dates back some 800 years!

Tourist Roads Through Baden-WürttembergThese Holiday Routes Are Among the Most Beautiful in the South

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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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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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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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Upper Swabian Baroque Route - Main route

The main route of the Upper Swabian Baroque Route covers around 380km and will take you through well-known places such as Wiblingen, Ochsenhausen, Bad Schussenried, Weingarten and Biberach as well as...

Upper Swabia-AllgäuMedium95:4h372.1kmLoop 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

Travelling by motorhome in Baden-WürttembergCamper 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.

Road Trips Scenic Routes in Southwest Germany

Natural and Cultural HighlightsDiscover Baden-Württemberg by Car

Right across Baden-WürttembergHoliday roads - always worth a trip

Tourist Roads Through Baden-WürttembergThese Holiday Routes Are Among the Most Beautiful in the South

Travelling by motorhome in Baden-WürttembergCamper happiness on the holiday roads of Southwest Germany

Natural and Cultural HighlightsDiscover Baden-Württemberg by Car

Right across Baden-WürttembergHoliday roads - always worth a trip

Tourist Roads Through Baden-WürttembergThese Holiday Routes Are Among the Most Beautiful in the South

Travelling by motorhome in Baden-WürttembergCamper happiness on the holiday roads of Southwest Germany