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Baden-Württemberg

Rest Area at the Himmelsleiter – Berggasthof Königsstuhl loop from Heidelberg

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Baden-Württemberg

Rest Area at the Himmelsleiter – Berggasthof Königsstuhl loop from Heidelberg

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3.0

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13

hikers

Rest Area at the Himmelsleiter – Berggasthof Königsstuhl loop from Heidelberg

01:01

1.78km

250m

Mountaineering

Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

21 m

Start of the Himmelsleiter (Heidelberg)

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At the foot of the Stairway to Heaven and a little above the castle is the free hiking car park. There aren't many parking spaces, but there is usually something available. An absolute insider tip.

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214 m

Bench With a View of the Neckar River and Heidelberg

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The bench offers a nice place to rest during the difficult Königstuhl ascent or descent via the Himmelsleiter. You also have a wonderful view.

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480 m

Rest Area at the Himmelsleiter

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The bench offers a nice place to rest during the difficult Königstuhl ascent or descent via the Himmelsleiter. You also have a wonderful view.

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842 m

View of Heidelberg from Königstuhl

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fantastic distant view into the Rhine plain and over Heidelberg to the Palatinate Forest and Speyer – of course, only if it's not too hazy. It is definitely recommended …

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881 m

Berggasthof Königsstuhl

Highlight • Restaurant

The Berggasthof Königsstuhl, which opened in 2021, has a nice ambience and good cuisine.

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1.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.47 km

225 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.47 km

231 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

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11°C

12 %

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