The Neckar River begins its course at the Schwenninger Möglinghöhe and flows into the Rhine at Mannheim after 367 kilometers. Vineyards grow along its banks, with more than 90 percent of the wine consumed in the region, as it is claimed that the people of the Neckar Valley do not share their good wine with anyone else. Idyllic and historically impressive towns line the river, picturesque castles and palaces crown the hills, and it is possible to see a bird of prey soaring from the walls of Guttenberg Castle. The travel book guides you from Heilbronn to Mannheim through the towns along the Neckar and to the castles and palaces with their rich history. Let yourself be captivated by the charm of the landscape and the numerous cultural and recreational offerings.