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Germany
Baden-Württemberg

Kornmarkt – Heidelberg Castle loop from Station Kornmarkt

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Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Baden-Württemberg

Kornmarkt – Heidelberg Castle loop from Station Kornmarkt

Moderate

5.0

(1)

11

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Kornmarkt – Heidelberg Castle loop from Station Kornmarkt

01:54

4.08km

420m

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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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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93 m

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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603 m

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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771 m

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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1.40 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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1.60 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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2.22 km

View of Heidelberg from Königstuhl

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A fantastic distant view of the Rhine valley and over Heidelberg to the Palatinate Forest and Speyer - of course only when it is not too hazy. It is definitely …

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2.26 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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2.62 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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4.08 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.89 km

865 m

633 m

527 m

166 m

Surfaces

1.82 km

1.07 km

738 m

443 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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