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View of Heidelberg Castle – View of Heidelberg Castle loop from Heidelberg

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Baden-Württemberg

View of Heidelberg Castle – View of Heidelberg Castle loop from Heidelberg

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View of Heidelberg Castle – View of Heidelberg Castle loop from Heidelberg

01:02

3.57km

80m

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: September 25, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1.56 km

View of Heidelberg Castle

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There are many beautiful spots with a view of the castle. At Karlsplatz, on the old bridge, Philosophenweg or on Schlangenweg.

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2

1.66 km

Schlangenweg (Snake Path) Heidelberg

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I'd rather go up than down. You have to be careful when going down. The views further up are really, really beautiful and the ascent was worth it at the latest!

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2.05 km

Panoramic view from the Philosophenweg

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Here and at a few other places on the Philosophenweg there are beautiful panoramic views of the old town and, from the Neckar valley, into the Rhine plain.

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2.14 km

View of Heidelberg Castle

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Great view from the Philosophenweg. A steep descent to the Neckar begins here.

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2.34 km

View of Heidelberg Old Town and Castle from Philosophenweg

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The Philosophenweg is known for being able to take great photo opportunities from the castle. From here you can also get to the Thingstätte and Michaelskloster. Definitely worth seeing.

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2.54 km

View of Heidelberg Castle, the Old Bridge, and the Old Town

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The Philosophenweg offers a great view of Heidelberg, the castle, and the old bridge over the Neckar.

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2.55 km

View of Heidelberg's old town and the castle from Philosophenweg

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A beautiful stretch of hiking where you can enjoy truly magnificent views of Heidelberg and the Neckar River. Several benches invite you to linger.

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2.74 km

View of Heidelberg and Heidelberg Castle from Philosophenweg

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From here you have a great view of the old town of Heidelberg and the Königsstuhl. Further up you will find the Tingstätte and the White Stone.

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3.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.42 km

692 m

540 m

454 m

431 m

Surfaces

1.78 km

1.73 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

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