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Baden-Württemberg

Heidelberg Bridge Monkey

Baden-Württemberg

Heidelberg Bridge Monkey

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Heidelberg Bridge Monkey

Hiking

4.7

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Cycling

4.7

(158)

Road cycling

4.5

(42)

Running

5.0

(3)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

Mountain biking

5.0

(1)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Tips

November 20, 2022

Hiking

The Heidelberg Bridge Monkey is a figural representation on the bridge over the Neckar. Its history dates back to the 15th century (1481). At that time, a monkey was already sitting in the tower of what was then the bridge. A sculptural stone figure was destroyed with the bridge tower in the Palatinate War of Succession.

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May 27, 2022

Hiking

The Heidelberg bridge monkey is one of the most popular photo motifs in the old town.
The bronze sculpture was erected in 1979, but its history began much earlier. As …

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March 5, 2023

Hiking

There's a cool story behind the monkey. If you observe this figure for a while, you will also see one or the other visitor who "sticks his head" into the figure...to take a selfie...

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Elevation 120 m

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Sunday 8 November

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35 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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