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Philosophenweg Heidelberg – Thingstätte Runde von Heidelberg

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Philosophenweg Heidelberg – Thingstätte Runde von Heidelberg

Heiko Stemper planned a hike

September 19, 2022

Philosophenweg Heidelberg – Thingstätte Runde von Heidelberg

Moderate

02:24

7.69km

3.2km/h

280m

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Overview

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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Parking

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427 m

Theodor-Heuss-Bridge with a view of the old town

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The Neckar completes the perfect backdrop: mountains, lots of greenery, the beautiful old buildings and then the imposing river that runs through the middle of the town.

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1.53 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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1.66 km

View of Heidelberg Old Town and Castle from Philosophenweg

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The Philosophenweg is known for being able to take great photo opportunities from the castle. From here you can also get to the Thingstätte and Michaelskloster. Definitely worth seeing.

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1.94 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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2.12 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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3.54 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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4.37 km

Thingstätte Heidelberg (Heiligenberg Amphitheater)

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A memorial and a memorial site in one. It is very impressive how well preserved this complex is. 400 of these building complexes were once planned, and 60 were ultimately built in Germany, Poland and Russia.

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Bismarck Tower Heidelberg

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The Heidelberg Bismarckturm dates from 1903. Like all other Bismarck towers in Germany, the Heidelberg Tower was designed as a pillar of fire and not as a lookout tower. The …

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7.69 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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2.66 km

1.71 km

1.70 km

991 m

471 m

136 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

1.80 km

1.33 km

689 m

229 m

138 m

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Philosophenweg Heidelberg – Thingstätte Runde von Heidelberg

Theodor-Heuss-Bridge with a view of the old town

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

View of Heidelberg Old Town and Castle from Philosophenweg

View of Heidelberg Castle

Philosophenweg Heidelberg

Heiligenberg Tower and St. Stephen's Monastery Ruins

Thingstätte Heidelberg (Heiligenberg Amphitheater)

Bismarck Tower Heidelberg

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