Nikolaus Trail – Trail to Gaiberg loop from Mauer (bei Heidelberg)

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Nikolaus Trail – Trail to Gaiberg loop from Mauer (bei Heidelberg)

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Nikolaus Trail – Trail to Gaiberg loop from Mauer (bei Heidelberg)

02:34

29.4km

730m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.48 km for 4 m

After 26.9 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.4 km

Alternative trail entrance to the longest flow trail at Königstuhl

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Grade for less experienced a "relaxed" entry

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14.7 km

Gaisberg Flowtrail

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If the trail is too hard, you are too weak💪
The best comes last.

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17.0 km

Arboretum I in the Heidelberg city forest (Sequoias)

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Sequoias and a totem pole. Coming from the top parking lot (Gaiberger Weg, next to the log cabin at the rhododendron enclosure), following the path to the left into the …

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17.0 km

Sprung Hut on the Königstuhl

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a larger hut at the Wegspinne at the end Oberer Dachsbauweg. In front of here is a path to Gaisberturm.

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17.2 km

Giant Sequoias in Heidelberg City Forest

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The sequoias are very impressive. A small tour through the trees is worthwhile all times. And very important, look up into the branches. So nice that these trees are there! And right next door ... The Rhododendrongarten.

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17.6 km

Nikolaus Trail

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Very nice and vielbefahrener trail between Drei Eichen and the log cabin. It can be down and uphill and is suitable for beginners (S1).

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21.0 km

Trail to Gaiberg

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Easy trail to Gaiberg. Pay attention to the ditch at the end.

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22.7 km

Bear Fountain, Gaiberg

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Beautifully made drinking water fountain and landmark of the municipality Gaiberg.
There is also a trail parking lot, from which you can make beautiful walks through the "small Odenwald". U. a. also leads the European long-distance path E1 over here.

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