Heidelberg Old Town – Kornmarkt loop from Heidelberg

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Heidelberg Old Town – Kornmarkt loop from Heidelberg

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Heidelberg Old Town – Kornmarkt loop from Heidelberg

01:20

5.21km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.36 km

Heidelberg Old Town

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

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1.81 km

Heidelberg Hauptstraße

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With approx. 1.6 km, one of the largest pedestrian zones in Europe. Here everyone can "feast" or "shop".

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2.38 km

Kornmarkt Fountain and View of Heidelberg Castle

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Idyllic place full of flair in the old town.

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2.42 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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2.68 km

Old Bridge Gate

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One of the main photo motifs in Heidelberg's Old Town.

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3.26 km

Heidelberg Old Town

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The historic city center is the lively old town with cobbled streets, centuries-old buildings and busy market squares, over which Heidelberg Castle, located on a hill, with its gardens towers. …

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3.51 km

View of Heidelberg Castle

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There are always enough opportunities to photograph Heidelberg Castle. Whether from the old bridge or from the old town. The castle always looks good.

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3.84 km

Hauptstraße, Heidelberg

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One of the longest pedestrian zones in Europe with 1.6 km.
Here you can find everything you need or don't need. A Käthe Kruse Christmas shop is also a must.

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5.21 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.83 km

1.40 km

680 m

250 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.56 km

1.64 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

6°C

86 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

December 17, 2024,Weihnachtsmarkt Heidelberg

Visit to Heidelberg city center and the Christmas market.

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September 12, 2023,Durch die Fußgängerzone von Heidelberg

In the evening, take another stroll through the pedestrian zone in Heidelberg with delicious pizza in the nice garden at Garibaldi.

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August 8, 2022,Heidelberg, 2. Etappe ab Kornmarkt durch die Fußgängerzone

After visiting the castle, we walked from the Kornmarkt through the pedestrian zone towards the train station. Unfortunately, we had to forgo the originally planned route due to lack of time.
I would particularly like to mention the bridge monkey and the bridge gate at the Old Bridge and the Jesuit Church of the Holy Spirit and St. Ignatius.

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March 8, 2025,Frühling in Heidelberg ☀️😎🌱 IV - Heidelberg by Night 🌔🌙✨

Across the old town to Brauhaus Vetter 🍽️🍻👌
Busy streets, good mood everywhere and atmospheric lighting. 🤩🌔🥰

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December 9, 2023,Heidelberg: Weihnachtsmarkt

Short visit to the Heidelberg Christmas market, the mulled wine tastes good here too. Today, on a Saturday, it was of course very crowded.

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April 15, 2023,Heidelberg Sightseeing

A little more ups and downs in Heidelberg's old town.
The Sahara Grill has probably the best falafel of all time. It was good 10 years ago and still is today. 👍

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