View of Heidelberg Castle – Heidelberg Castle loop from Schloss

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Baden-Württemberg

View of Heidelberg Castle – Heidelberg Castle loop from Schloss

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4.5

(47)

495

riders

View of Heidelberg Castle – Heidelberg Castle loop from Schloss

03:09

47.2km

700m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.77 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.29 km

View of Heidelberg's old town and the castle

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Simply breathtaking, unique and unforgettable.

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2.62 km

Old Bridge (Karl-Theodor-Bridge), Heidelberg

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Heidelberg is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. The combination of romantically wooded hills that run along the Neckar, the beautiful old town with its winding streets, the …

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2.80 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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33.3 km

View of Neckarsteinach's castles

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From the cycle path you have a wonderful view along the Neckar to Neckarsteinach and the many picturesque castles.

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36.4 km

View of Neckargemünd

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The old town of Nechargemünde can be seen particularly well from the opposite side.

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36.8 km

View of the Neckar in Neckargemünd

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Here in Neckargemünd the Elsenz flows into the Neckar. The view over the Neckar to the city is simply beautiful.

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44.7 km

Viewpoint

45.6 km

Heidelberg's old town is impressively beautiful! Narrow streets where life is raging everywhere. International guests and locals have a good time here and meet each other openly. There are countless …

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47.0 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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47.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

8.18 km

5.00 km

2.58 km

1.97 km

457 m

Surfaces

43.5 km

2.68 km

577 m

564 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

21°C

5°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

May 6, 2023,Alte Brücke Heidelberg – Heidelberg am Neckar Runde von Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt

Top tour to start the day "streil", then a few meters of altitude at the end to round off the tour and full throttle back on
to land on the Neckar!

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March 11, 2023,Neckargemünd-Heiligkreuzsteinach-Wilhelmsfeld-Neckargemünd MTB

I love my winter clothes but slowly it can get a little warmer. Again icy wind today. Cycle path N'steinach - Schönau is officially closed. Today on March 11th. was not worked there. You can get through. Two trees lie across. With a heavy e-bike, however, it will probably be complicated to lift over it. I'd rather take the street. …

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