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Heidelberg Market Square – Heidelberg Castle loop from Heidelberg

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Baden-Württemberg

Heidelberg Market Square – Heidelberg Castle loop from Heidelberg

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Heidelberg Market Square – Heidelberg Castle loop from Heidelberg

01:07

3.78km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

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902 m

Heidelberg Market Square

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The market square is one of the oldest squares in the city and central.

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1.04 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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1.47 km

Gate Tower of Heidelberg Castle

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New fortifications of the castle district to the south, built under Ludwig V in the first half of the 16th century, dated from 1531 to 1541 by building inscriptions. The …

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1.61 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 …

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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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2.22 km

Heidelberg Castle Moat and View of the Castle

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From here you have a fantastic view of the castle

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2.48 km

Heidelberg Castle Path

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Beautiful path from Heidelberg's old town up to the Karlsschanze at the castle

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2.78 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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3.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.36 km

811 m

339 m

218 m

Surfaces

2.43 km

562 m

413 m

199 m

134 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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Heidelberg Market Square – Heidelberg Castle loop from Heidelberg

Heidelberg Market Square

Kornmarkt Fountain and View of Heidelberg Castle

Gate Tower of Heidelberg Castle

View of Heidelberg Old Town from Stückgarten

Heidelberg Castle

Heidelberg Castle Moat and View of the Castle

Heidelberg Castle Path

Kornmarkt

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