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Baden-Württemberg

Tiefburg Handschuhsheim (Lower Castle) – Heidelberg Thingstätte loop from Heidelberg University

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Baden-Württemberg

Tiefburg Handschuhsheim (Lower Castle) – Heidelberg Thingstätte loop from Heidelberg University

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Tiefburg Handschuhsheim (Lower Castle) – Heidelberg Thingstätte loop from Heidelberg University

01:58

5.87km

290m

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: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

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62 m

Tiefburg Handschuhsheim (Lower Castle)

Highlight • Castle

Interesting castle with moat (dry) in this northern district of Heidelberg.

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2.17 km

Fuchsrondell Viewpoint, Heidelberg

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From the Fuchsrondell you have a wonderful view over Heidelberg and the Rhine plain.

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2.95 km

Heiligenberg Forest Inn

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The small Waldschenke Heidelberg is located on Heiligenberg in the immediate vicinity of the Thingstätte. The Waldschenke is normally open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 20:00.

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3.12 km

Heidelberg Thingstätte

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The place of worship from the Nazi era is now used as an open-air stage. Who likes to train staircases is right here!

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3.18 km

Thingstätte Heidelberg (Heiligenberg Amphitheater)

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A memorial and a memorial site in one. It is very impressive how well preserved this complex is. 400 of these building complexes were once planned, and 60 were ultimately built in Germany, Poland and Russia.

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3.34 km

Ring wall on the Heiligenberg

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These remnants of the former ring wall can be found above the Thingstätte

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3.37 km

View of Heidelberg and Heidelberg Castle

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There are several spots with a beautiful view

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8

3.63 km

Outer Celtic Rampart (Heiligenberg)

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Exciting history of the Heiligenberg area. Display boards provide useful information. Highly recommended!

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5.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.56 km

1.63 km

978 m

588 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.08 km

1.27 km

1.11 km

998 m

370 m

< 100 m

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