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Bismarck Tower Heidelberg – Tiefburg Handschuhsheim (Lower Castle) loop from Heidelberg University

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Baden-Württemberg

Bismarck Tower Heidelberg – Tiefburg Handschuhsheim (Lower Castle) loop from Heidelberg University

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Bismarck Tower Heidelberg – Tiefburg Handschuhsheim (Lower Castle) loop from Heidelberg University

02:04

7.06km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

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1.58 km

View of Handschuhsheim

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2.46 km

Fuchsrondell Viewpoint, Heidelberg

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From the Fuchsrondell you have a wonderful view over Heidelberg and the Rhine plain.

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2.94 km

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3.08 km

View from the Upper Philosopher’s Way

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Parallel and somewhat higher path to the Philosophenweg.

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3.66 km

Bismarck Tower Heidelberg

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The Heidelberg Bismarckturm dates from 1903. Like all other Bismarck towers in Germany, the Heidelberg Tower was designed as a pillar of fire and not as a lookout tower. The …

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4.16 km

View of Heidelberg from Mönchsbergweg

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From the Mönchsbergweg there is one beautiful viewpoint after another on Heidelberg. A really recommendable way up to the Heiligenberg.

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6.92 km

Tiefburg Handschuhsheim (Lower Castle)

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The Tiefburg in the Handschuhsheim district used to be a stately home. The core of the medieval moated castle still contains the foundation walls, the vaults of the residential tower …

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7.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.91 km

2.06 km

560 m

530 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

1.47 km

1.14 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Bismarck Tower Heidelberg – Tiefburg Handschuhsheim (Lower Castle) loop from Heidelberg University

View of Handschuhsheim

Fuchsrondell Viewpoint, Heidelberg

View from the Upper Philosopher’s Way

Bismarck Tower Heidelberg

View of Heidelberg from Mönchsbergweg

Tiefburg Handschuhsheim (Lower Castle)

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