Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest) – Mittelburg Castle loop from Neckarsteinach
Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest) – Mittelburg Castle loop from Neckarsteinach
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Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest) – Mittelburg Castle loop from Neckarsteinach
00:54
3.07km
80m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 23, 2026
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Schwalbennest von Neckarsteinach
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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562 m
View of the Schwalbennest Castle (Burg Schwalbennest)
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871 m
View of the Neckar Bend from Hinterburg Castle
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1.10 km
Four Castles Tour Neckarsteinach
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Vorderburg and Mittelburg are both privately owned are not accessible.
The Vorderburg is fenced wide and you get really only the keep from the distance to face. At the Mittelburg run the public paths along the outer walls and you also get a good impression of the beautifully preserved grounds from the outside.
The two ruins Hinterburg and Schwalbennest are freely accessible and offer great views in Neackartal.
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1.35 km
Forest Trails Between the Castles of Neckarsteinach
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1.44 km
Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest)
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The four castles, and especially Swallow's Nest, have inspired many legends and stories. Victor Hugo invented the story of the robber baron "Bligger the Scourge," who had his seat at the castle, and Mark Twain also mentions it in his "A Tramp Through Europe."
The well-preserved ruins are freely accessible, and the walkable battlements on the two-winged shield wall offer a magnificent view.
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2.02 km
Hinterburg Ruins (Neckarsteinach)
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2.17 km
View of the Neckar river bend and Neckarsteinach from the Hinterburg
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2.39 km
Mittelburg Castle
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The castle is privately owned by the barons of Warsberg-Dorth and is currently inhabited by them. The castle is not accessible, however, the public roads run directly in front of the castle wall, so you still get a nice impression of the well-preserved complex.
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3.07 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.63 km
540 m
510 m
186 m
164 m
Surfaces
1.21 km
1.15 km
546 m
111 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (190 m)
Lowest point (120 m)
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