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Philosophenweg Heidelberg – Schlangenweg Runde von Heidelberg

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Philosophenweg Heidelberg – Schlangenweg Runde von Heidelberg

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August 6, 2023

Philosophenweg Heidelberg – Schlangenweg Runde von Heidelberg

Moderate

02:41

8.65km

3.2km/h

310m

300m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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1.56 km

View of Heidelberg's old town and the castle from Philosophenweg

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A beautiful stretch of hiking where you can enjoy truly magnificent views of Heidelberg and the Neckar River. Several benches invite you to linger.

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1.97 km

View of Heidelberg Castle

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Great view from the Philosophenweg. A steep descent to the Neckar begins here.

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2.15 km

Philosophenweg Heidelberg

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There is no path in Heidelberg more famous than this one. But with the view on offer, it's no wonder.

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3.47 km

Heiligenberg Tower and St. Stephen's Monastery Ruins

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St. Stephen's Monastery was built in the early Middle Ages as a church with a hermit's cell. In the 15th century, the monastery was abandoned and fell into disrepair. The …

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5.30 km

Fuchsrondell Viewpoint, Heidelberg

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From the Fuchsrondell you have a wonderful view over Heidelberg and the Rhine plain.

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6.84 km

Schlangenweg (Snake Path) Heidelberg

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I'd rather go up than down. You have to be careful when going down. The views further up are really, really beautiful and the ascent was worth it at the latest!

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7.36 km

Old Bridge (Karl-Theodor-Bridge), Heidelberg

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Heidelberg is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. The combination of romantically wooded hills that run along the Neckar, the beautiful old town with its winding streets, the …

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8.65 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.72 km

1.98 km

1.54 km

888 m

415 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.59 km

2.49 km

1.43 km

865 m

167 m

100 m

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Philosophenweg Heidelberg – Schlangenweg Runde von Heidelberg

View of Heidelberg's old town and the castle from Philosophenweg

View of Heidelberg Castle

Philosophenweg Heidelberg

Heiligenberg Tower and St. Stephen's Monastery Ruins

Fuchsrondell Viewpoint, Heidelberg

Schlangenweg (Snake Path) Heidelberg

Old Bridge (Karl-Theodor-Bridge), Heidelberg

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