18 Activities
From Stuttgart to the Middle Ages
Starts from
Stuttgart
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
18
Duration
2 days
Length
93 mi
Route details
Starts from
Stuttgart
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
93 mi
- History and Culture
- Unusual Locations
Yvonne Zagermann
Travel Expert
- Go on a time travel to the German Middle Ages.
- Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery.
- Stay overnight in a real knight's castle.
- Explore the city of Heidelberg and the most famous castle ruins in the world.
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This route is a journey back in time to the German Middle Ages. Your journey starts at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery, where you will learn, among other things, how Maultaschen were invented and why they are also called "Herrgottsbscheisserle" in Swabian. Afterwards, you'll follow in the footsteps of the Brothers Grimm in the fairy tale park and then discover a real knight's castle, where you can also spend the night.
The second day takes you to the university town of Heidelberg, where you will visit the most famous castle ruins in Germany. Afterwards, a stroll through the old town with many shopping opportunities on the probably longest pedestrian zone in Europe will entice you. After a refreshment in a stylish beer garden atmosphere, you can burn off the calories on a walk along the Philosophenweg.
The second day takes you to the university town of Heidelberg, where you will visit the most famous castle ruins in Germany. Afterwards, a stroll through the old town with many shopping opportunities on the probably longest pedestrian zone in Europe will entice you. After a refreshment in a stylish beer garden atmosphere, you can burn off the calories on a walk along the Philosophenweg.
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Categories
- History and Culture
- Unusual Locations
This route is a journey back in time to the German Middle Ages. Your journey starts at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery, where you will learn, among other things, how Maultaschen were invented and why they are also called "Herrgottsbscheisserle" in Swabian. Afterwards, you'll follow in the footsteps of the Brothers Grimm in the fairy tale park and then discover a real knight's castle, where you can also spend the night.
The second day takes you to the university town of Heidelberg, where you will visit the most famous castle ruins in Germany. Afterwards, a stroll through the old town with many shopping opportunities on the probably longest pedestrian zone in Europe will entice you. After a refreshment in a stylish beer garden atmosphere, you can burn off the calories on a walk along the Philosophenweg.
The second day takes you to the university town of Heidelberg, where you will visit the most famous castle ruins in Germany. Afterwards, a stroll through the old town with many shopping opportunities on the probably longest pedestrian zone in Europe will entice you. After a refreshment in a stylish beer garden atmosphere, you can burn off the calories on a walk along the Philosophenweg.
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Yvonne Zagermann
Travel Expert
- Go on a time travel to the German Middle Ages.
- Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery.
- Stay overnight in a real knight's castle.
- Explore the city of Heidelberg and the most famous castle ruins in the world.
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Travel itinerary
7 Activities
Day 1
39 mi0.8 mi
A day in the Middle Ages between monastery, fairy tale forest and castle ruins
Your first day will take you on a journey back in time to the Middle Ages. You will discover the best preserved medieval monastery north of the Alps, find out what "Herrgottsbscheißerle" are and how delicious they taste. In a fairytale forest you will then follow in the footsteps of the Brothers Grimm and at the end of the day you will spend the night in a castle like a true knight.
11 Activities
Day 2
51 mi3 mi
A day in Heidelberg with castle, old town and philosopher's path
The university town of Heidelberg is world famous. Today you will discover the most famous ruin in Germany, take a stroll through the old town and discover completely new views on the Philosophenweg.