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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: October 22, 2025

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1. Neckarwiese Heidelberg – Heidelberg Castle loop from Molkenkur

20.0km

02:21

510m

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

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2. Karlstor Heidelberg – Neckargemünd Lock loop from Heidelberg

14.4km

01:33

70m

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

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

7.22km

00:45

20m

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

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4.9

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425

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4. Neckarwiese – Ladenburg Water Tower loop from Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof

22.3km

02:23

60m

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

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4.6

(11)

372

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5. Karlstor Heidelberg – Market Square Heidelberg loop from Heidelberg-Schlierbach/Ziegelhausen

10.1km

01:04

60m

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

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367

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

18.7km

02:04

360m

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

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7. Hölderlin Garden Heidelberg – Odenwald Hut loop from Mühltal

9.64km

01:03

150m

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

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8. Neckarwiese Heidelberg loop from Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt

12.5km

01:21

50m

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

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9. Gaisbergturm – View of Bierhelderhof loop from Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt

12.3km

01:27

360m

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

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10. Neckarwiese Heidelberg – Thingstätte Heidelberg loop from Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof

29.5km

03:37

960m

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

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The best running trails around Heidelberg

1. Neckarwiese Heidelberg – Heidelberg Castle loop from Molkenkur

2. Karlstor Heidelberg – Neckargemünd Lock loop from Heidelberg

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

4. Neckarwiese – Ladenburg Water Tower loop from Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof

5. Karlstor Heidelberg – Market Square Heidelberg loop from Heidelberg-Schlierbach/Ziegelhausen

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

7. Hölderlin Garden Heidelberg – Odenwald Hut loop from Mühltal

8. Neckarwiese Heidelberg loop from Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt

9. Gaisbergturm – View of Bierhelderhof loop from Heidelberg-Weststadt/Südstadt

10. Neckarwiese Heidelberg – Thingstätte Heidelberg loop from Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof

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