Horb am Neckar

Map: Black Forest

Key Facts

• Location: at the eastern edge of the Black Forest, 60 km south of Stuttgart
• A 81 exit at Horb (No. 30)
• 422-706 m above sea level
• 25,000 inhabitants
• Districts: Ahldorf, Altheim, Betra, Bildechingen, Bittelbronn, Dettensee, Dettingen, Dettlingen, Dießen, Grünmettstetten, Ihlingen, Isenburg, Mühlen, Mühringen, Nordstetten, Obertalheim, Rexingen, Untertalheim

Description

The large district town of Horb am Neckar is located on the Neckar at the eastern edge of the Black Forest. The well preserved old town was built on a rocky promontory above the Neckar. In addition to the places of interest, such as the collegiate church, castle garden and Schurkenturm (villains' tower), the large number of winding alleyways and narrow streets are perfect for a stroll through the town.

The Medieval Festival Horb is the largest in Baden-Württemberg and attract around 30,000 visitors each year.

Photo: View on Horb

Photo: Castle garden and Schurkenturm