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Arboretum – Der Königstuhl Runde von Gaiberg

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Arboretum – Der Königstuhl Runde von Gaiberg

Gerhard Blockus and Maya planned a hike

February 12, 2022

Arboretum – Der Königstuhl Runde von Gaiberg

Moderate

02:36

8.64km

3.3km/h

260m

250m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Bus stop

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1.19 km

Saint Nicholas Wayside Shrine, Königsstuhl Heidelberg

Highlight • Religious Site

Wayside shrine with St. Nicholas (typically located on the upper St. Nicholas Day).

On December 6th, a popular hiking destination, from which even daredevils can later make their way home through the night with torches and flashlights.

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4.14 km

Giant Sequoias in Arboretum Heidelberg

Highlight • Natural Monument

The circle marks the perimeter of the largest sequoia of the earth (California) compared to our native sequoia. Since ne missing a whole corner - impressive to look at

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4.29 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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4.60 km

Rhododendron Garden in Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Highlight • Natural

April / May / June they bloom very nicely. Plus a great view of the valley. There is a lot going on at weekends and unfortunately there is a street nearby, so not always very quiet

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4.68 km

Blox Hut at the Rhododendron Grove

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Log cabin and a little below a beautiful wooden bench. Nice view above the rhododendron grove.

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5.90 km

Heidelberg Königstuhl Funicular Railway

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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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5.96 km

View of Heidelberg from Königstuhl

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A fantastic distant view of the Rhine valley and over Heidelberg to the Palatinate Forest and Speyer - of course only when it is not too hazy. It is definitely …

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8.54 km

Posseltlust Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

From its namesake Louis Posselt, a former Heidelberg city council and pharmacy professor, founded observation tower.
There is a hiking car park, which can be used as a starting point …

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8.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.29 km

1.76 km

1.14 km

943 m

355 m

161 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

2.85 km

1.08 km

262 m

164 m

< 100 m

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Arboretum – Der Königstuhl Runde von Gaiberg

Saint Nicholas Wayside Shrine, Königsstuhl Heidelberg

Giant Sequoias in Arboretum Heidelberg

Arboretum I in the Heidelberg city forest (Sequoias)

Rhododendron Garden in Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Blox Hut at the Rhododendron Grove

Heidelberg Königstuhl Funicular Railway

View of Heidelberg from Königstuhl

Posseltlust Tower

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