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Heidelberg Castle – View of Heidelberg Castle loop from Neckarsteinach

Heidelberg Castle – View of Heidelberg Castle loop from Neckarsteinach

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4.7

(119)

1,061

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Heidelberg Castle – View of Heidelberg Castle loop from Neckarsteinach

01:54

37.3km

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: May 16, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 33 m for 2 m

After 37.3 km for 2 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

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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24.2 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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24.7 km

Neckar weir/ Karlstor barrage - Heidelberg 🚴‍♂️

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Hmmmm, as a highlight, I would normally not designate the lock. Sure, here you come across the Neckar. But otherwise there are much nicer places in and around Heidelberg.

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37.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

9.41 km

6.32 km

2.50 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.3 km

1.01 km

987 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Saturday 6 June

23°C

13°C

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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

Old Bridge (Alte Brücke) Heidelberg

View of Heidelberg Castle

Neckar weir/ Karlstor barrage - Heidelberg 🚴‍♂️

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