First impression on a sunny Saturday in August: Crowded! The old town consists of a partly static crowd of tourists, day-trippers, and students, as well as a throng of people idly milling through the streets. If you're not distracted by all the beautiful old buildings and taking photos, you run the risk of bumping into someone. ;-)
There are plenty of restaurants with outdoor seating. If you want to escape the crowds, just head to the banks of the Neckar.

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Karlheinz

September 7, 2025

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A very beautiful old town.

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6 days ago

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Starting point Snake Path

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2. View of Heidelberg – View of Heidelberg Castle loop from Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof

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3. View of Heidelberg Castle – Heidelberg Castle loop from Heidelberg-Altstadt

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Distance 1.44 km

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 20 m

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Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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