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The best running trails around Heidelberg

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Running around Heidelberg is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Heidelberg—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 6, 2025

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1. Church of the Holy Spirit, Heidelberg – Karl's Gate, Heidelberg loop from Heidelberg

14.6km

01:34

70m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Bahnstadt Promenade Parkrun – Old Railway Line Path loop from Weststadt

7.28km

00:46

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Neckarwiese Heidelberg – Odenwald Hut loop from Neuenheim

9.45km

01:03

200m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Neckarwiese Heidelberg – Heidelberg Castle loop from Molkenkur

20.0km

02:21

510m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Neckarwiese – Ladenburg Water Tower loop from Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof

22.3km

02:23

60m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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436

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6. Odenwald Hut – Mausbach Trail loop from Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt

18.7km

02:04

360m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

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7. Market Square Heidelberg – Heidelberg Old Town loop from Heidelberg-Schlierbach/Ziegelhausen

10.1km

01:04

60m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Neckarwiese Heidelberg – Heidelberg Thingstätte loop from Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof

29.5km

03:38

960m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9. Neckarwiese Heidelberg loop from Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt

12.5km

01:21

50m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Heidelberg Thingstätte – Heidelberg Castle loop from Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt

25.1km

03:05

820m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best running trails around Heidelberg

1. Church of the Holy Spirit, Heidelberg – Karl's Gate, Heidelberg loop from Heidelberg

2. Bahnstadt Promenade Parkrun – Old Railway Line Path loop from Weststadt

3. Neckarwiese Heidelberg – Odenwald Hut loop from Neuenheim

4. Neckarwiese Heidelberg – Heidelberg Castle loop from Molkenkur

5. Neckarwiese – Ladenburg Water Tower loop from Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof

6. Odenwald Hut – Mausbach Trail loop from Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt

7. Market Square Heidelberg – Heidelberg Old Town loop from Heidelberg-Schlierbach/Ziegelhausen

8. Neckarwiese Heidelberg – Heidelberg Thingstätte loop from Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof

9. Neckarwiese Heidelberg loop from Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt

10. Heidelberg Thingstätte – Heidelberg Castle loop from Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt

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