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Heidelberg Castle – Nikolaus Trail loop from Dossenheim Bahnhof

Heidelberg Castle – Nikolaus Trail loop from Dossenheim Bahnhof

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4.6

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Heidelberg Castle – Nikolaus Trail loop from Dossenheim Bahnhof

01:57

28.8km

600m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.8 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.68 km

View of Heidelberg's old town and the castle

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Simply breathtaking, unique and unforgettable.

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5.96 km

Old Bridge (Alte Brücke) Heidelberg

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The old bridge is one of the top highlights of the city.

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6.23 km

Old Bridge (Karl-Theodor-Bridge), Heidelberg

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It is made of Neckar sandstone and was built in the 18th century by Elector Karl Theodor: the famous Old Bridge. It is one of the last great examples of …

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8.26 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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8.47 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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10.7 km

View of Heidelberg and the Rhine Plain through the trees

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again and again very very nice view

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13.2 km

View of Heidelberg and the Rhine Valley from the Königstuhl

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Heidelberg's local mountain. The mountain station of the Königstuhlbahn is right next door. Great distant view across the Rhine plain into the Palatinate.

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15.5 km

Nikolaus Trail

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Very nice and vielbefahrener trail between Drei Eichen and the log cabin. It can be down and uphill and is suitable for beginners (S1).

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25.8 km

Tiefburg

Castle

28.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.27 km

8.16 km

5.93 km

5.49 km

945 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

5.21 km

1.54 km

1.07 km

857 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Monday 11 May

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33 %

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Heidelberg Castle – Nikolaus Trail loop from Dossenheim Bahnhof

View of Heidelberg's old town and the castle

Old Bridge (Alte Brücke) Heidelberg

Old Bridge (Karl-Theodor-Bridge), Heidelberg

View of Heidelberg Old Town from Stückgarten

Heidelberg Castle

View of Heidelberg and the Rhine Plain through the trees

View of Heidelberg and the Rhine Valley from the Königstuhl

Nikolaus Trail

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