Neckar River

The Neckar River is 228 miles long and flows primarily through the state of Baden-W?rttemberg in southwest Germany. ?Neckar? may come from the Celtic word Nikros, meaning ?wild water? or ?wild fellow.? The natural landscape of the Neckar River varies, with narrow valleys alternating with widening valleys, large valley meadows, and a great deal of ?wild? meandering as it flows along.


Like many rivers in Germany, the Neckar is known for its simple, scenic charm. The river flows past hilly banks, vineyards, orchards, and woods. Many sections of the river were industrialized and redeveloped for hydropower during the 19th and 20th centuries. Because of this, the Neckar is often seen as a symbol of endangered nature.