Discover Hardthausen am Kocher

Hardthausen am Kocher offers a look at different aspects of the Kocher region: signposted cycling and hiking trails, activities on and along the Kocher, and views across the Kocher Valley and the Brettacher Forest. When choosing accommodation, you can first consider whether trails, water activities, or the landscape itself should be the focus of your trip.

Cycling routes, water, and scenery in Hardthausen

There are numerous signposted cycling and hiking trails around Hardthausen. Before setting out, check your chosen route and its conditions. 100% KANU+BIKE rents bicycles for a variety of tours on and along the Kocher; check directly with the provider for current availability. Those who would like to explore the Kocher Valley in other ways can do so in Hardthausen by Segway or canoe.

Near the SUP launch point in Gochsen, 100% KANU+BIKE offers SUP rentals and guided SUP tours. So, in addition to rentals, guided tours are also available. Check directly with the provider for current availability.

Rest stop, viewpoint, and a side trip

The rest stop at the Schauweinberg, with its barbecue area, is right on the Kocher-Jagst Cycle Route between Kochersteinsfeld and Gochsen. The Weinbergstäffele at the Schauweinberg offers views of the Kocher Valley and the Brettacher Forest. The Buchsbach Valley lies above the Schauweinberg and invites you to take a side trip. The Schauweinberg thus combines orientation along the cycle route with scenic views, while the Buchsbach Valley adds another option for planning your tour.

If you would like to use the barbecue area, please inform the municipality of Hardthausen of the date. Check this arrangement with the municipality again before your visit.

More destinations in the wider Heilbronn travel region

In the wider Heilbronn travel region, Weibertreu Castle Ruins offer a viewpoint and a small open-air museum at the entrance to the Weinsberg Valley. The Wine and Rose Circular Trail offers a particularly scenic ascent to the ruins. Performances at the Burg Stettenfels castle festival are always held outdoors; check the dates separately. Much of the castle wall is accessible to visitors, and the park is open to the public. Access conditions may change during special events.

Cultural events also add to the options in the wider Heilbronn travel region: The 2026 program lists a family tour of the permanent exhibition at the Römermuseum Güglingen at 3 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month. Check the date you want before travelling. At the Bad Friedrichshall Visitor Mine, guests learn about the history and changing mining methods in former mining areas. Highlights include an interactive tour 180 m underground, light installations, and laser shows. Visitor activities may vary by season; check the details for your chosen date.

For cyclists, the wider Heilbronn travel region offers further guidance: the Neckar Valley Cycle Route is one of the highlighted cycling routes in Heilbronn district. There are also around 1,000 km of signposted day-trip loops in the Kraichgau, Zabergäu, Weinsberg Valley, and Schozach-Bottwartal. The Stromberg-Heuchelberg Nature Park encompasses 25 municipalities across four districts; Heilbronn district is one of the four.

The water-based activities and trails in the wider Heilbronn travel region also offer a variety of experiences. Breitenauer See is the largest of the seven bathing lakes listed in Heilbronn district and is described as the largest bathing lake in northern Württemberg. At the Bad Wimpfen saltwater spa, the temperature is 32 to 34 °C and the salt content is 1.5 to 2.5 percent. The Eppingen Forest Discovery Trail is a three-kilometer circular route with 13 stations. Families will also find other specific destinations: Sprungarena Brackenheim is a 1,500 m² trampoline park with a variety of attractions and is suitable for children aged three and up. Rules and activities may change; check before visiting.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Gundelsheim, Beilstein, Langenbrettach, Neuenstadt Am Kocher, Bad Rappenau, Möckmühl, Untereisesheim, Wüstenrot

Go to the wider travel overview: Heilbronn.