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The Top 20 Natural Monuments around Heidelberg

Heidelberg’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments around Heidelberg. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 31, 2025

View of Heidelberg from the Königstuhl

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When the weather is nice, you have a breathtaking view over Heidelberg and the Rhine plain from up here. Even the Palatinate mountains more than 40 kilometers away can still …

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View from Königsstuhl over Heidelberg and the Rhine Valley

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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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Felsenmeer in the Heidelberg City Forest

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Very beautiful sea of rocks on the slope above Schlierbach. A narrow path leads directly through the sea of rocks, and because of the lack of trees you also have …

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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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Heidelberg Castle

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Heidelberg's landmark and one of the most visited tourist attractions in Germany. Accordingly, there is always something going on here. The visit is still worth it, just because of the view.

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Giant Sequoias in Arboretum Heidelberg

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Large sequoias, originally at home in the USA or Canada. Signs on each tree and the arboretum as a whole are instructive and a few beautiful paths lead through the complex. Great for kids!

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Hohler Kästenbaum Picnic Area and 1906 Fountain

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Nice place to rest. Here there is a fountain, a small meadow and a refuge.
In addition, go from here routes in all directions.

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Kästenbaum Hut and Kastenbaum Fountain

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Crossroads on the Auerhahnenkopf with shelter, fountain and several benches distributed around the crossroads.
The E1 hiking trail and the Neckarsteig meet here.

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Three Oaks

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Good starting point for many trails around the Königstuhl

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Wolfsbrunnen, Heidelberg-Schlierbach

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Beautifully designed and cool in every season, especially in the heat super cool!

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments around Heidelberg

View of Heidelberg from the Königstuhl

View from Königsstuhl over Heidelberg and the Rhine Valley

Felsenmeer in the Heidelberg City Forest

Arboretum I in the Heidelberg city forest (Sequoias)

Heidelberg Castle

Giant Sequoias in Arboretum Heidelberg

Hohler Kästenbaum Picnic Area and 1906 Fountain

Kästenbaum Hut and Kastenbaum Fountain

Three Oaks

Wolfsbrunnen, Heidelberg-Schlierbach

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