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Rent Easy Rottweil c/o myCamperCaravan GmbHIm Grund 3, 78658 Zimmern o.R.View map
Hiring a campervan in Rottweil means starting from the oldest town in Baden-Württemberg, founded by the Romans on a spur above the upper Neckar, between the hills of the eastern Black Forest and the ridges of the Swabian Jura. The lift test tower that towers over the valley is your landmark: from here, the sources of the Neckar and the Danube, the old town of Tübingen and the extinct volcanoes of the Hegau are less than an hour away. 1 partner company and 1 depot: Rent Easy, based in Zimmern ob Rottweil, a few kilometres from the centre.
The depot is close to the A81 motorway, which links Stuttgart to Lake Constance: a quick start northwards or towards Switzerland.
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Where to pick up your vehicle in Rottweil?
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Rottweil
1 The upper Neckar to Tübingen
- Rottweil
- Oberndorf am Neckar
- Sulz am Neckar
- Horb am Neckar
- Rottenburg am Neckar
- Tübingen
- Bebenhausen
- Rottweil
North of Rottweil, the young Neckar carves a wooded valley: Oberndorf at the bottom of its gorge, Sulz, a former salt-works town, then Horb, whose houses rise in tiers above the river. Rottenburg, a bishop's seat, keeps its St Martin's Cathedral. In Tübingen, punts glide past the foot of Hölderlin's Tower, and the Cistercian abbey of Bebenhausen hides on the edge of the Schönbuch forest. A quick return via the A81.
- Distance
- about 180 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
2 Sources of the Neckar and the Danube, the Baar and the Hegau
- Rottweil
- Villingen-Schwenningen
- Donaueschingen
- Immendingen
- Engen
- Aach
- Tuttlingen
- Rottweil
In Schwenningen, a trail crosses the Schwenninger Moos bog, where the Neckar rises, before the ramparts of Villingen. In the park of the Fürstenberg palace in Donaueschingen, a stone basin honours the source of the Danube. Near Immendingen, the river disappears into its limestone bed on certain days; its water resurfaces at the Aachtopf, at the foot of the Hegau's volcanic cones, then flows to the Rhine. Engen and Tuttlingen, on the Danube, mark the way back.
- Distance
- about 170 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
3 The summits of the western Swabian Jura
- Rottweil
- Spaichingen
- Dreifaltigkeitsberg
- Gosheim
- Lochen Pass
- Balingen
- Haigerloch
- Rottweil
Above Spaichingen, the pilgrimage church on the Dreifaltigkeitsberg looks out over the Baar and, on clear days, the Alps. The road climbs to Gosheim, where a path leads to the tower on the Lemberg, the highest point of the Swabian Jura. After the Lochen Pass and its cliffs, Balingen comes before Haigerloch, clinging to the meanders of the Eyach, where a cellar dug beneath the castle church houses the museum of the 1945 atomic pile.
- Distance
- about 140 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or low-profile motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go in Rottweil?
Best time
July to September
July to September
highs 19 to 23 °C, lows 9 to 13 °C
The best time to set off from Rottweil: long, sunny days, cool nights on the heights of the Swabian Jura and easy walks up to the viewpoints. Summer storms remain frequent; September, quieter after the school holidays, still offers mild days.
Spring and October
April to June, October
highs 13 to 22 °C, lows 3 to 12 °C
April and October are cool, May and June milder but sometimes rainy. Blossoming orchards along the Neckar in spring and golden beech woods on the Swabian Jura in autumn make the trip worthwhile; bring a heated vehicle, as nights stay cold on the Baar plateau.
Winter
November to March
November to March
highs 4 to 10 °C, lows -3 to 1 °C
Winter is cold, and the Baar, around Donaueschingen, is one of the chilliest corners of Germany. Snow and ice affect the roads of the Swabian Jura. Yet this is the season of the Fasnet, the Swabian-Alemannic carnival, of which Rottweil is one of the great centres, with its carved wooden masks.
Climate in Rottweil, month by month
Most pleasant months: July to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 °C | -3 °C | 96 mm | 4 h/day |
| Feb | 7 °C | -2 °C | 70 mm | 6 h/day |
| Mar | 10 °C | 0 °C | 61 mm | 8 h/day |
| Apr | 13 °C | 3 °C | 69 mm | 10 h/day |
| May | 17 °C | 7 °C | 96 mm | 10 h/day |
| Jun | 22 °C | 12 °C | 98 mm | 12 h/day |
| Jul | 23 °C | 13 °C | 79 mm | 12 h/day |
| Aug | 23 °C | 13 °C | 86 mm | 11 h/day |
| Sep | 19 °C | 9 °C | 75 mm | 9 h/day |
| Oct | 15 °C | 6 °C | 68 mm | 7 h/day |
| Nov | 8 °C | 1 °C | 79 mm | 5 h/day |
| Dec | 5 °C | -1 °C | 78 mm | 4 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Pick-up in Zimmern ob Rottweil
Rent Easy hands over its vehicles in Zimmern ob Rottweil, at the premises of myCamperCaravan, a motorhome dealer in the Im Grund business park. From Rottweil station, allow a short taxi ride. Set aside time for the walkthrough of the heating, water and gas, and check the appointment time in your confirmation.
Arriving on the Stuttgart–Zurich line
Rottweil is served by Gäubahn trains linking Stuttgart with Singen and Zurich. Coming by train means no car to leave behind during the trip. Engineering works regularly affect this line, especially around Stuttgart: check timetables and connections for your dates before setting your pick-up time.
Going up the test tower
The TK Elevator test tower, about 246 metres high, has a viewing platform open to the public on certain days, the highest in Germany. In fine weather the view stretches from the Black Forest to the Swabian Jura, sometimes as far as the Alps. Opening times vary: check them before you go, along with parking options for a motorhome.
The old town on foot
The Hauptstrasse runs down from the Schwarzes Tor, the Black Gate, between houses with painted oriel windows. Leave the vehicle lower down, as the streets are narrow and steep. The Dominikanermuseum displays the Orpheus mosaic, a remnant of the Roman town of Arae Flaviae, and the Hochturm, a medieval watchtower, overlooks the Neckar valley.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Rottweil
Where can I pick up a campervan in Rottweil?
Rent Easy, the only partner company, welcomes customers in Zimmern ob Rottweil, at myCamperCaravan, a few minutes from the old town and the A81. The exact address is in your confirmation. To compare more offers, widen the search to Herrenberg, Stockach or Bodman-Ludwigshafen, on Lake Constance.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Rottweil?
The price depends on the season, the length of hire and the vehicle, and Baden-Württemberg's school holiday dates weigh on availability. Search with your own dates from Rottweil: the rates shown are real, mandatory fees included, come with the conditions of each offer, and can be booked straight away.
Can I do a one-way trip from Rottweil?
Several departure cities of our partners are close by: Herrenberg and Riederich to the north, Kehl on the Rhine, Lauchringen near the Swiss border, Stockach and Bodman-Ludwigshafen towards Lake Constance. Choose one of them as the return location in the search form: offers that accept it appear with any surcharge already included in the price.
Can I drive into Switzerland with a campervan hired in Rottweil?
Schaffhausen and the Rhine Falls are about an hour away via the A81 and Singen. First make sure the insurance of the chosen offer covers Switzerland. Once there, motorways require a vignette, and motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes pay a flat-rate charge instead.
What is there to see in Rottweil before setting off?
Half a day is enough for the Hauptstrasse and its oriel windows, the Schwarzes Tor, the Kapellenkirche and its openwork Gothic tower, then the Dominican Museum. Dog lovers will note that the Rottweiler breed is named after the dogs of the town's butchers and cattle dealers. The Gothic Holy Cross Minster, in the heart of the old town, rounds off the walk.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Rottweil
What licence do I need for a campervan hired in Rottweil?
A vehicle of up to 3.5 tonnes can be driven with a category B licence, which covers most campervans and motorhomes hired in Germany. If your licence was issued outside the European Union, bring an international driving permit or a recognised translation. The minimum age and years of driving required by Rent Easy are shown in the offer.
Do I need an environmental sticker around Rottweil?
Several cities in Baden-Württemberg, led by Stuttgart, have an environmental zone that only vehicles with the green sticker may enter. A German hire motorhome normally has one: check the windscreen at pick-up. Rules change and some zones have been lifted: find out which ones apply on your dates.
Where can I sleep in a campervan around Rottweil?
Motorhome areas are plentiful in the Neckar valley, in Donaueschingen and in the small towns of the Swabian Jura, often near swimming pools or historic centres. Campsites mostly open from April to October. Wild camping is forbidden in forests and in nature reserves such as the Schwenninger Moos.
Do I need winter tyres when leaving from Rottweil?
Yes: in Germany, snow, ice or slippery roads make tyres bearing the three-peak mountain and snowflake symbol mandatory. On the Baar plateau and the ridges of the Swabian Jura, frost is frequent from October to April. Ask the rental company what equipment is provided and check the road weather before each stage.
Which airport should I choose for a departure from Rottweil?
Stuttgart is the closest airport, about an hour's drive via the A81. Zurich, about an hour and a half away, offers more long-haul flights; Friedrichshafen, on Lake Constance, and Basel-Mulhouse are other options. From Stuttgart or Zurich, the train also reaches Rottweil.
When should I book a campervan in Rottweil?
With only one rental company on site, the fleet is small: it is best to book in winter for a departure in July, August or during the two weeks of Whitsun holidays. Think ahead for the Fasnet too, in February or March depending on the date of Easter, when the town draws thousands of visitors and accommodation fills up.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Rottweil
Rottweil is a discreet crossroads in south-western Germany: the Roman town turned imperial city watches over the upper Neckar, where the Black Forest, the Swabian Jura and the Baar plateau meet. In a few short stages you can go up to the sources of two great rivers, follow the Neckar to Tübingen, climb the limestone summits of the Swabian Jura or reach the volcanoes of the Hegau, at the gates of Lake Constance.
Rent Easy hands over its vehicles near the A81, which makes the first kilometres easy. Herrenberg, Kehl, Stockach and other departure points of our partners lie within 70 km as the crow flies, enough to plan a one-way trip. July, August and September offer the most pleasant days for these mid-mountain roads.