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Stone Steps in Odenwald Forest – Himmelsleiter Heidelberg loop from Königstuhl

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Stone Steps in Odenwald Forest – Himmelsleiter Heidelberg loop from Königstuhl

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Stone Steps in Odenwald Forest – Himmelsleiter Heidelberg loop from Königstuhl

01:01

1.86km

240m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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40 m

Heidelberg Königstuhl Funicular Railway

Highlight • Structure

The alternative for those who find the ladder too exhausting, but do not want to miss the great views of Heidelberg and the region. A kiosk and a few seats invite you to take a break.

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60 m

View of Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley from Königsstuhl

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Pack your bike and head to the Königsstuhl in Heidelberg! The way up is sweaty, but the trails through the forest are just right for real mountain bike fans. Once you're at the top, you've more than earned the sunset: just chill out on the edge, enjoy the view of Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley and end the day with a great view. It's best to take a short break with a snack and a cold bottle - then it will be perfect. Then you can look forward to the descent, because the way down is at least as much fun as the way up!

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275 m

Stone Steps in Odenwald Forest

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Very strenuous and a good level of fitness is required. However, there are benches for resting, and at the end you'll be rewarded with a wonderful view!

The breaks can also be used to chat with other hikers.

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345 m

Himmelsleiter Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

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Yes, indeed.
The 1,200 or so irregular natural stone steps are a real challenge!

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696 m

Wonderful view of Heidelberg

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895 m

Start of the Himmelsleiter (Heidelberg)

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At the foot of the Stairway to Heaven and a little above the castle is the free hiking car park. There aren't many parking spaces, but there is usually something available. An absolute insider tip.

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911 m

Trailhead parking above the castle

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Popular hiking parking lot, often full. Located directly at the Himmelsleiter (Heaven's Ladder) trail. There are a few more spaces a little further down, but these are also often full.

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975 m

Himmelsleiter Heidelberg

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Puuhhh.... - exhausting - it's tough! Once at the top, the deserved shandy tastes particularly good!
Great view down to Heidelberg and the Rhine plain.

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1.86 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.51 km

146 m

137 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.49 km

162 m

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Friday 3 July

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Comments

September 24, 2023,Seit Langem mal wieder die Himmelsleiter gelaufen

You should take your time on the ladder to heaven! Especially when you leave again after a long time. I had sore muscles that I felt in my thighs for almost a week :(, that probably hurt!

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Stone Steps in Odenwald Forest – Himmelsleiter Heidelberg loop from Königstuhl

Heidelberg Königstuhl Funicular Railway

View of Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley from Königsstuhl

Stone Steps in Odenwald Forest

Himmelsleiter Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Wonderful view of Heidelberg

Start of the Himmelsleiter (Heidelberg)

Trailhead parking above the castle

Himmelsleiter Heidelberg

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