Best short trails in Heidelberg

Popular, multifaceted walk in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. Thanks to its proximity to Heidelberg, nature and the city can be enjoyed at the same time on the Philosopher´s Walk. The warm climate in this area, which is untypical for Germany, allows all kinds of exotic plants to grow: Japanese mistletoe, Spanish broom, Portuguese cherries, everything blooms a few weeks earlier on this path than in the valley. The path leads along the southern part of the Heiligenberg, on the banks of the...

Exciting route with great views near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This short route has it all: more than 1200 steps made of natural stone are mastered here on the ascent to the Königstuhl. Once at the top, the fantastic view rewards the effort. The route lives up to its name. Highlights of the route: - Views over Heidelberg and the castle - Idyllic panorama

Relaxed circular hiking trail in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. With the exception of a slightly longer uphill section, this is a very leisurely forest loop south of Heidelberg. It starts at the bus stop or at the "Drei Eichen" car park. At the Leopoldsteinhuette, which invites you to take a sheltered break even in bad weather, you walk on the Posseltsweg to the Hubertus Felsen. Highlights of the hike: - Quiet forest trails - Leopoldsteinhuette - Hubertus Rock -...

Family-friendly hike to the Gaisberg Tower in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. The Gaisberg Tower in Heidelberg is an architectural monument that stands at the transition from the small plateau of the high Gaisberg to the north-west slope. It starts in Gaisbergstrasse at the car park. From there, shady forest paths lead up to the tower and back along the same route. Highlights: - beautiful views

Popular circular hiking trail in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. The name of circular route 3 gives it away: This route not only runs through beautiful woodland, but also through the historic vineyards along the Steinachsweg. Information boards along the way provide interesting facts about viticulture around the Steinberg. Highlights of the hike: - Field maple natural monument - Exciting information boards - several viewpoints - historic vineyards