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Heidelberg Castle – Heidelberg Old Town loop from Heidelberg

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Baden-Württemberg

Heidelberg Castle – Heidelberg Old Town loop from Heidelberg

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Heidelberg Castle – Heidelberg Old Town loop from Heidelberg

02:12

6.86km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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After 4.63 km for 159 m

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Start point

Parking

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2.33 km

Gaisberg Tower

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Quaint tower - the spiral staircase meanders up the outside of the tower.

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4.23 km

Viewpoint

4.58 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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4.79 km

View of Heidelberg from Heidelberg Castle

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From the castle you have a wonderful view over Heidelberg with the dominating Church of the Holy Spirit

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5.20 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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5.38 km

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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5.47 km

Church of the Holy Spirit (Heiliggeistkirche), Heidelberg

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As the Protestant church of the university, the Church of the Holy Spirit is an important building in this city. The Gothic vault spans the room magnificently.

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5.98 km

Heidelberg Old Town

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The historic city center is the lively old town with cobbled streets, centuries-old buildings and busy market squares, over which Heidelberg Castle, located on a hill, with its gardens towers. …

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6.34 km

Heidelberg Old Town

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The old town of Heidelberg is a MUST - not only for Japanese tourists!

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6.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.39 km

1.11 km

953 m

264 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

2.19 km

1.43 km

582 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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Heidelberg Castle – Heidelberg Old Town loop from Heidelberg

Gaisberg Tower

Heidelberg Castle

View of Heidelberg from Heidelberg Castle

Kornmarkt

Heidelberg Market Square

Church of the Holy Spirit (Heiliggeistkirche), Heidelberg

Heidelberg Old Town

Heidelberg Old Town

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