Kraichgau Viewpoint – Waidhaus Hut loop from St. Ilgen-Sandhausen

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Kraichgau Viewpoint – Waidhaus Hut loop from St. Ilgen-Sandhausen

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Kraichgau Viewpoint – Waidhaus Hut loop from St. Ilgen-Sandhausen

02:07

27.0km

550m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 5.68 km for 96 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.49 km

Leimen Wildlife Enclosure

Highlight • Structure

The entrance to the game enclosure is on the other side of the park - but there were also some deer and a pig present today.

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9.24 km

Kraichgau Viewpoint

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Always a nice bike ride up to the Königstuhl.

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14.3 km

Leopoldstein (Heidelberg)

Highlight • Monument

The beautiful Leopoldseinhütte is located on the Posseltsweg, ideal for a picnic or a glass of champagne.

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14.3 km

Flow trail in Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

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Very quiet drive well suited for beginners

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15.8 km

View of Heidelberg and the Rhine Valley from the Königstuhl

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Heidelberg's local mountain. The mountain station of the Königstuhlbahn is right next door. Great distant view across the Rhine plain into the Palatinate.

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19.7 km

Waidhaus Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

New benches and a table at the hut.

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20.9 km

Hirschplatz Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Hut with a stone slab as a table and benches to sit on.

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23.2 km

View of the Rhine Valley from the vineyards

Highlight • Viewpoint

from here you have a beautiful view

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27.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

3.12 km

2.50 km

1.04 km

1.00 km

255 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

8.06 km

2.95 km

2.71 km

538 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

4°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

November 15, 2025,Königstuhl 👑 15.11.2025 🌥

With a mild 15 degrees Celsius, I felt drawn to get out into nature. I wanted a short but sporty hike, and Heidelberg's local mountain seemed like the perfect choice. The sun even came out.

It was great fun! 👍🏻

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June 14, 2025,🚴🏻‍♀️Leimen-Königstuhl-Gaiberg u.z.🚴🏻

Today I cycled up the Königstuhl for the first time this year.

Once I reached the top, I suggested taking an alternative route back! Sabine's face was filled with uncertainty. We did indeed get a little lost, but that actually made it a bit more adventurous.

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