Heidelberg Castle – View of Heidelberg Castle loop from Neckarsteinach

Heidelberg Castle – View of Heidelberg Castle loop from Neckarsteinach

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4.7

(140)

1,164

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Heidelberg Castle – View of Heidelberg Castle loop from Neckarsteinach

01:53

36.9km

560m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.0 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.44 km

View of Hinterberg Ruins

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Nice view of the ruins from here!

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10.4 km

Stoppomat Section: Waldhilsbach to Königstuhl

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Official Stoppomat route to the Königstuhl.
Distance ~ 5 km
Difference in altitude ~ 320m
Average gradient ~ 6%

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15.7 km

Ascent from Heidelberg Castle to Königstuhl

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A gentle climb from Heidelberg up to the Königstuhl. Over a distance of 3.8 kilometers, you'll climb 310 meters in elevation. A maximum gradient of up to 12% awaits.

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20.0 km

Heidelberg Castle

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The huge castle of Heidelberg is itself as a ruin one of the most beautiful castles of Germany. Unlike Neuschwanstein Castle, Heidelberg Castle has a history of almost 900 years. …

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22.4 km

Viewpoint

23.7 km

View of Heidelberg's old town and the castle

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Simply breathtaking, unique and unforgettable.

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24.0 km

View of Heidelberg Castle

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There are many beautiful spots with a view of the castle. At Karlsplatz, on the old bridge, Philosophenweg or on Schlangenweg.

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24.1 km

Old Bridge (Alte Brücke) Heidelberg

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The old bridge is one of the top highlights of the city.

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24.3 km

View of Heidelberg Castle

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Very beautiful castle that can also be visited. You can find the various tours here: schloss-heidelberg.de/besuchsinformation/fuehrungen-veranstaltungen.

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36.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

9.46 km

6.22 km

2.31 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.3 km

996 m

623 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

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Heidelberg Castle – View of Heidelberg Castle loop from Neckarsteinach

View of Hinterberg Ruins

Stoppomat Section: Waldhilsbach to Königstuhl

Ascent from Heidelberg Castle to Königstuhl

Heidelberg Castle

View of Heidelberg's old town and the castle

View of Heidelberg Castle

Old Bridge (Alte Brücke) Heidelberg

View of Heidelberg Castle

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