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Baden-Württemberg

Sprunghöhe Shelter – Heidelberg Castle loop from Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Sprunghöhe Shelter – Heidelberg Castle loop from Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics

Moderate

5.0

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Sprunghöhe Shelter – Heidelberg Castle loop from Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics

03:16

9.39km

500m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. 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 17, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

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1.77 km

Sprunghöhe Shelter

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A plaque commemorates one of the camps of General Tilly here on the Gaisberg, which in 1622 besieged the city of Heidelberg during the Thirty Years' War with Catholic troops …

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1.80 km

Arboretum I in the Heidelberg city forest (Sequoias)

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Sequoias and a totem pole. Coming from the top parking lot (Gaiberger Weg, next to the log cabin at the rhododendron enclosure), following the path to the left into the …

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3.25 km

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3.83 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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4.67 km

Start of the Himmelsleiter (Heidelberg)

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At the foot of the Stairway to Heaven and a little above the castle is the free hiking car park. There aren't many parking spaces, but there is usually something available. An absolute insider tip.

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4.87 km

Bench With a View of the Neckar River and Heidelberg

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The bench offers a nice place to rest during the difficult Königstuhl ascent or descent via the Himmelsleiter. You also have a wonderful view.

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5.13 km

Rest Area at the Himmelsleiter

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The bench offers a nice place to rest during the difficult Königstuhl ascent or descent via the Himmelsleiter. You also have a wonderful view.

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5.50 km

Berggasthof Königsstuhl

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The Berggasthof Königsstuhl, which opened in 2021, has a nice ambience and good cuisine.

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9.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.40 km

1.72 km

1.16 km

987 m

113 m

Surfaces

5.27 km

2.60 km

1.25 km

264 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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58 %

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Sprunghöhe Shelter – Heidelberg Castle loop from Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics

Sprunghöhe Shelter

Arboretum I in the Heidelberg city forest (Sequoias)

Heidelberg Castle

Start of the Himmelsleiter (Heidelberg)

Bench With a View of the Neckar River and Heidelberg

Rest Area at the Himmelsleiter

Berggasthof Königsstuhl

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