The best city hikes and walks around Rammert

The Tübingen Neckar riverbank with the Zwingel is one of the most beautiful areas of Tübingen's old town. The Zwingel is a historic green space along the old city wall and invites you to stroll and relax. From the Neckar riverbank, you have a beautiful view of the famous Neckar front with its half-timbered houses and the Stocherkähne (punt boats). Especially in spring and summer, the Neckar riverbank is a popular meeting point for locals and tourists.

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Tübingen and Neckar belong together

The Neptune Fountain on Tübingen's market square is also called the Market Fountain due to its location. It is named after the Roman god Neptune. He was originally probably the god of flowing waters, gushing springs, or even weather. From the beginning of the 4th century BC, he also became the god of the sea. This made him the second most powerful god of Olympus. In Roman mythology, Neptune was married to Amphitrite. It is assumed that he had no offspring. He is mostly depicted with his symbol, the trident (Ψ), sea creatures, or dolphins. In most cases, he wears a beard and long hair. In his honor, very early on, on July 23rd, the Neptunalia were celebrated in the Roman Empire. Not much is known about the festival itself, only that huts made of leaves were erected, the purpose of which is not precisely documented (protection from the sun, sales stands, plea for rain). He lived in the depths of the sea with a large retinue of lower sea deities and was ruler over the sea deities Nereus, Phorkys, and Keto, brought forth by Pontos and Gaia. Ancient sources (especially Pliny, Livy, and Cassius Dio) report at least two cult sites dedicated to him on the Campus Martius in Rome. A temple that was consecrated before 206 BC in the area of the Circus Flaminius and the so-called Basilica Neptuni, which was built in 25 BC by Marcus Agrippa in honor of Augustus, in close proximity to the Pantheon. He was also worshiped in the provinces and Italian cities outside of Rome, especially near rivers, lakes, or the sea. Source: https://www.tuepedia.de/wiki/Neptunbrunnen

In 2015, it was temporarily converted into accommodation for refugees after a fire at a facility in Rottenburg. It was also briefly used to house refugees in 2022 following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.

You won't find any traditional hiking trails here, but this route is highly recommended as an accessible hike and is also suitable for strollers. You'll encounter various groups of people, such as joggers, cyclists, dog walkers, and strollers. A green strip runs alongside the Steinlach River, between the river and the road. In good weather, this strip is often used by students for picnics or sunbathing. You can observe mallards and other birds along the river. Currently, snowdrops are blooming in the green strip, planted in large clumps. There are several bridges along the route to cross to the other side, making it possible to hike this section as a loop. The Steinlach flows into the Neckar River in Tübingen.

In December, Tübingen's historic old town transforms into a paradise for chocolate lovers for a few days. Around 90 exclusive chocolatiers and manufacturers from all over the world present their finest creations – from Italy and Belgium to Ecuador and Peru.

Punting boats on the Neckar River 🌊 are simply part of Tübingen 👍🏻😊 ...