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Himmelsleiter Heidelberg – Heidelberg Castle loop from Neckargemünd

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Rhein-Neckar-Kreis

Neckargemünd

Himmelsleiter Heidelberg – Heidelberg Castle loop from Neckargemünd

Hard

4.4

(49)

185

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Himmelsleiter Heidelberg – Heidelberg Castle loop from Neckargemünd

05:58

19.7km

570m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.57 km

View of the Neckar Valley

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From the hiking trail, which runs along the slopes of the Kleinen Odenwald, you have a wonderful view down into the Neckar valley. Between the Odenwald and the Kleiner Odenwald, the river has dug deep into the mountains and formed a picturesque gorge.

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3.20 km

View of the Neckar River

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You don't really have that much of a view behind the trees here

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9.11 km

View of Heidelberg from Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

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From the 568 meter high Königstuhl you can enjoy a wonderful view over the Neckar valley, the Rhine plain and - when visibility is good - even as far as Alsace.

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9.23 km

View of Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley from Königsstuhl

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Pack your bike and head to the Königsstuhl in Heidelberg! The way up is sweaty, but the trails through the forest are just right for real mountain bike fans. Once you're at the top, you've more than earned the sunset: just chill out on the edge, enjoy the view of Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley and end the day with a great view. It's best to take a short break with a snack and a cold bottle - then it will be perfect. Then you can look forward to the descent, because the way down is at least as much fun as the way up!

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9.29 km

Himmelsleiter Heidelberg

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Puuhhh.... - exhausting - it's tough! Once at the top, the deserved shandy tastes particularly good!
Great view down to Heidelberg and the Rhine plain.

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10.7 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. Its foundation goes back to Konrad the Staufer, half brother of King Friedrich Barbarossa, who relocated his seat of rule to Heidelberg around 1180. In the centuries of its existence, the enormous fortification was repeatedly expanded, besieged, conquered and damaged. The greatest devastation suffered the palace in the Palatinate War of Succession, when the victorious French blew up large parts of the castle. For many years, the ruin fell into ruin and was partially restored only from the late 19th century. Today, the castle is lovingly maintained and houses a medieval museum and the German Pharmacy Museum. Opening times and entrance fees can be found at schloss-heidelberg.de/besucherinformation/preise

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10.8 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 on the old castle path. I would recommend the Burgweg as it leads through the back gardens, past some connecting houses. A wonderful view at the top.

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11.4 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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19.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.45 km

4.15 km

3.62 km

2.74 km

683 m

123 m

Surfaces

6.59 km

5.30 km

4.23 km

3.28 km

250 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

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Himmelsleiter Heidelberg – Heidelberg Castle loop from Neckargemünd

View of the Neckar Valley

View of the Neckar River

View of Heidelberg from Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

View of Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley from Königsstuhl

Himmelsleiter Heidelberg

Heidelberg Castle

View of Heidelberg Old Town from Stückgarten

Kornmarkt

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