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Baden-Württemberg

Heidelberg Old Town – Posseltlust Tower loop from Heidelberg

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Baden-Württemberg

Heidelberg Old Town – Posseltlust Tower loop from Heidelberg

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Heidelberg Old Town – Posseltlust Tower loop from Heidelberg

05:53

19.7km

600m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

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491 m

Heidelberg Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

The old town of Heidelberg is a MUST - not only for Japanese tourists!

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1.43 km

Heidelberg Market Square

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The market square is one of the oldest squares in the city and central.

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1.64 km

Old Bridge (Karl-Theodor-Bridge), Heidelberg

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Heidelberg is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. The combination of romantically wooded hills that run along the Neckar, the beautiful old town with its winding streets, the …

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2.02 km

Kornmarkt

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From the 13th century, the Holy Spirit Hospital was located on the Kornmarkt. The outline of the former chapel of the hospital is identified by the paving on the square.

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10.4 km

Posseltlust Tower

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From its namesake Louis Posselt, a former Heidelberg city council and pharmacy professor, founded observation tower.
There is a hiking car park, which can be used as a starting point …

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10.4 km

Kohlhof Orchard Meadows

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Lovely meadow to rest and relax

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16.8 km

Heidelberg Castle

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The huge castle of Heidelberg is itself as a ruin one of the most beautiful castles of Germany. Unlike Neuschwanstein Castle, Heidelberg Castle has a history of almost 900 years. …

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16.9 km

View of Heidelberg Old Town from Stückgarten

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The castle, or rather the ruins of the castle, is Heidelberg's main attraction. You can get to the castle by mountain railway, your own car or bus, or better still …

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19.1 km

Viewpoint

19.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.61 km

6.44 km

3.53 km

2.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.83 km

4.18 km

3.02 km

2.61 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Heidelberg Old Town – Posseltlust Tower loop from Heidelberg

Heidelberg Old Town

Heidelberg Market Square

Old Bridge (Karl-Theodor-Bridge), Heidelberg

Kornmarkt

Posseltlust Tower

Kohlhof Orchard Meadows

Heidelberg Castle

View of Heidelberg Old Town from Stückgarten

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