Odenwald Madonna Cycle Route (complete route)

The Odenwald Madonna Cycle Route stretches over 175 varied kilometers between Tauberbischofsheim and Speyer and has been certified as a quality cycle route with 3 stars by the German Cyclists‘ Association - perfect for anyone who loves cycling!

Named after the picturesque "Madonnenländchen" in the Odenwald, the route takes you past impressive statues of saints, wayside shrines, churches and chapels, each of which has its own story to tell. You cycle through beautiful landscapes: from the historic fencing stronghold of Tauberbischofsheim, through the idyllic forest landscape of the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, into the romantic Neckar Valley to Heidelberg. The route continues through the Rhine plain, which takes you to the cathedral city of Speyer.

The certified main route is ideal for cyclists of all levels. The gently sloping route from Mudau to Mosbach, which runs along a former narrow-gauge railroad, is particularly suitable for families or less experienced cyclists. Here you can relax and enjoy nature as the route takes you through the picturesque Neckar Valley to Heidelberg.

However, if you are looking for a sporting challenge, the shorter but steeper western route awaits you. It leads up to the Katzenbuckel, which at 626 meters is the highest elevation in the Odenwald. On the descent into the Neckar valley, you can climb 340 meters in altitude in around 5 kilometers - a real adventure for ambitious cyclists!

This route, which mainly runs on forest and gravel paths, offers challenging climbs and exciting descents - just the thing for experienced cyclists looking for something special!