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Easy hikes and walks around Heidelberg

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Exploring Heidelberg on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around Heidelberg. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 10, 2025

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1. View of Heidelberg Castle – Heidelberg Old Town loop from Weststadt

5.21km

01:26

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Heidelberg Rock Sea – Bench in a Rock Niche loop from Schlierbach

4.40km

01:28

210m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kaltteichhütte loop from Königstuhl

4.23km

01:12

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. View of Heidelberg Castle – Upper Philosopher's Path loop from Station Kornmarkt

5.34km

01:34

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Tiefburg Handschuhsheim (Lower Castle) – Thingstätte Heidelberg loop from Mühltal

5.80km

01:57

290m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Heidelberg Old Town – Heidelberg Old Town loop from Station Kornmarkt

3.56km

00:55

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Heidelberg Old Town – Heidelberg Castle loop from Weststadt

6.36km

01:48

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Kaltteich Hut – Krausstein Hut loop from Südstadt

6.35km

01:51

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Orchard Path – Hellenbach Grill Hut loop from Mühltal

5.34km

01:34

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Kühruhe – Heidelberg Sequoia Grove loop from Südstadt

5.04km

01:30

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks around Heidelberg

1. View of Heidelberg Castle – Heidelberg Old Town loop from Weststadt

2. Heidelberg Rock Sea – Bench in a Rock Niche loop from Schlierbach

3. Kaltteichhütte loop from Königstuhl

4. View of Heidelberg Castle – Upper Philosopher's Path loop from Station Kornmarkt

5. Tiefburg Handschuhsheim (Lower Castle) – Thingstätte Heidelberg loop from Mühltal

6. Heidelberg Old Town – Heidelberg Old Town loop from Station Kornmarkt

7. Heidelberg Old Town – Heidelberg Castle loop from Weststadt

8. Kaltteich Hut – Krausstein Hut loop from Südstadt

9. Orchard Path – Hellenbach Grill Hut loop from Mühltal

10. Kühruhe – Heidelberg Sequoia Grove loop from Südstadt

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