Market Square – Castle Square loop from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Market Square – Castle Square loop from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

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Market Square – Castle Square loop from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

02:33

9.95km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 288 m for 563 m

Customers only

After 3.65 km for 258 m

Closed: • 8:00 PM-unknown time (otherwise open)

After 4.00 km for 228 m

Closed: • 8:00 PM-unknown time (otherwise open)

After 9.11 km for 563 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.87 km

Rondellplatz with Grand Duke Karl Monument

Highlight • Monument

The Rondellplatz is part of the Via Triumphalis, which leads from the south via the Ettlinger Tor Square, the Rondellplatz, the market square and the Schlossplatz to the main axis …

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2.04 km

Evangelical City Church, Karlsruhe

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The church was built according to the plans of the Karlsruhe architect Weinbrenner. Foundation stone laid in 1807, consecrated in 1816

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2.09 km

Market Square

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The surrounding buildings of the market square were mainly designed by the architect Weinbrenner. The Protestant city church, the town hall and the famous pyramid above the grave of the …

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2.14 km

Pyramid

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The pyramid, built in 1823, is the symbol of the city of Karlsruhe. Below it is the crypt of the Concordia Church, which was demolished in 1807, and in which …

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2.29 km

Square of Fundamental Rights

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In 2005, the city of Karlsruhe donated the Square of Fundamental Rights to the Federal Constitutional Court as part of its bid to become European Capital of Culture in 2010. …

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2.33 km

Castle Square

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In his right hand, the Grand Duke holds the document from July 23, 1783, abolishing serfdom in Baden. On the base is the Grand Ducal coat of arms from 1807 …

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2.62 km

Karlsruhe Palace

Castle

3.84 km

Schlossgartensee

Lake

4.84 km

Karlsruhe Botanical Garden

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The Botanical Garden is located between the palace gardens, the Orangery and the Federal Constitutional Court. At one time, over 40,000 different plants from almost every region of the world …

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4.99 km

State Art Gallery / Orangery

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In addition to the art collection, there are also buildings worth seeing at Zirkel. Behind them is the botanical garden.
A virtual tour is offered here: kunsthalle-karlsruhe.de

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9.95 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.74 km

1.06 km

888 m

800 m

469 m

Surfaces

5.27 km

3.65 km

823 m

126 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

6°C

70 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

October 9, 2024,Das Karlsruher Schloss – Zoobrücke Runde von Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

Combined the hike with a visit to the zoo.

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August 21, 2021,Karlsruhe, kreuz und quer

As a day trip we had planned a city trip by train to Karlsruhe. Even if Karlsruhe is part of Baden-Württemberg, you can use the Saarland / Rhineland-Palatinate ticket for the route. Between the main train station and the palace with the palace gardens and the wonderful botanical garden, we wanted to see as many sights as possible. We completely …

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September 9, 2021,Stadtrundgang Karlsruhe

Small city tour through Karlsruhe, the residence of the law: Among other things, here is the seat of the Federal Constitutional Court and the Federal Court of Justice. A visit to the scenic castle park, through which the park railway comfortably runs its rounds in summer, is particularly relaxing.

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February 15, 2024,Schloßgarten Karlsruhe

One of the highlights was the delicious Indian meal at Golden Jaipur

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March 28, 2025,Spaziergang durch Karlsruhe

A beautiful loop through tranquil Karlsruhe, starting from the train station and continuing to the castle. Along the way, you can stop for a good meal at the "Wilma Wunder" inn (or something similar) right next to the church, not far from the I-Point. Later, while circling the castle, you can enjoy an ice cream in a café located away …

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November 28, 2024,Karlsruhe ⛅️Städtlerunde 🌇mit Schloss 🏰 ,Schlosspark 🌲🌊🌳und Christkindlesmärkte🧑‍🎄🎄🤶

Today we took the train 🚆 to Karlsruhe! We strolled through the town 🌇 to the Christmas market on Friedrichsplatz 🧑‍🎄 and then on to the castle 🏰, where we also strolled a bit through the castle park 🌳🌊🌲. We made a stop at the 🎄Christmas market🎡 on the market square (it's a bit of a shame that there are …

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