Best trail running trails in Heidelberg
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Explore the most popular trail running trails near Heidelberg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.7 (332)·Easy·3.1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular, 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...
- 4.7 (153)·Moderate·6.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular city walk in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful city walk takes you past many of Heidelberg's most famous sights. The walk also offers great views over the Neckar and up to Michelsberg. There are countless places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Theodor Heuss Bridge - Heidelberg Old Town - Philosopher's path with philosopher's garden - View from the Schlangenweg - Old bridge - Heidelberg Castle - Church of the Holy Spirit
- 4.5 (67)·Easy·5.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular, idyllic circular hike in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. A very pleasant circular route on the Königstuhl with slight inclines. There is a lot of fresh air, peace and quiet, and the route is comfortable to walk in all seasons. From the Königstuhl you can enjoy great views of the picturesque landscape. For children, in addition to great forest playgrounds, there is also the fee-based fairytale paradise at the starting point. Refreshments are...
- 4.6 (34)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. This is a great forest hike right on the outskirts of Heidelberg. The starting point of the route is close to Heidelberg Castle. Over a distance of almost 12 kilometres, you hike around the Königstuhl and the Gaisberg. Highlights of the hike: - Heidelberg Castle - Gaisberg - Königstuhl - Leopoldstein - Arboretum
- 4.5 (44)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hike in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. This route, which is suitable for running or hiking, leads from the bus stop at Friedrich-Ebert-Platz via the Gaisberg to the Königstuhl. If you fancy a leisurely walk down into the valley, you can take the mountain railway up to the Königstuhl and then enjoy the 4 km descent. Highlights of the hike: - Königstuhl - Log cabin - Spring house - Gaisberg tower - Roundabout - Giant stone
- 4.2 (37)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrRelaxing walk in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. The towpath runs along the north bank of the Neckar in Heidelberg. Here it goes along the foot of the Heiligenberg. Since this mountain is subject to unique climatic conditions, the temperature here averages 1.5 degrees warmer than in the city area. From here, there is a beautiful view of Heidelberg's old town on the other side of the Neckar. To make a circular route out of this route, the Philosopher's Path on the mountain's southern slope can...
- 4.7 (15)·Hard·31.1 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrChallenging circular route in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. With more than 30 km and numerous ascents and descents, this hiking or jogging tour is demanding, but a nice challenge for well-trained athletes. It starts directly in Heidelberg, where you can also stop for refreshments after the tour. After crossing the Neckar, it goes up and down through the promising mountain ranges and romantic valleys of the Odenwald - including the Michelsberg, the Heiligenberg and...
- 4.4 (24)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrScenic running tour in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This is the route of the GELITA Trail Marathon 2018, please note the road traffic regulations. It is possible that some parts of this route have been closed especially for the marathon and are now back to normal road traffic. The route is of course also suitable as a hike. Highlights of the tour: - Heidelberg Castle - Kornmarkt - Upper Prince's Fountain - Königstuhl - Fairytale paradise Heidelberg - Molkenkur - Friesenweg with Friesenstein
- 4.7 (16)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPicturesque hiking route with great views in the Neckartal - Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful route leads from the banks of the Neckar in Heidelberg through the Philosophengärtchen and through the forest to Schlierbach railway station. Along the way, you can enjoy numerous outstanding views of the Neckar and the picturesque landscape around Heidelberg. Highlights of the tour: - Idyllic nature - Picturesque landscapes - Fantastic views
- 4.3 (26)·Hard·15.4 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried circular route near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful circular route in the south-west of the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park runs through the forest. The starting point is at the car park near the Klingenteich Falls, which can be visited optionally. The beautiful hike runs around Königstuhl & Gaisberg via Leopoldstein and the cemetery of honour. The Bierhelderhof invites to take a leisurely break. Highlights of the hike: - Ameisenbuckel - View of the Königstuhl -...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Heidelberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Heidelberg is Half Trail 30k Heidelberg. This trail is estimated to be 31.9 km long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Heidelberg?
Heidelberg: With an ascent of 1,433 m, Half Trail 30k Heidelberg has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Heidelberg - White Stone - Ziegelhausen with 1,347 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult running trail in Heidelberg?
The most popular and difficult running trail in Heidelberg is Heidelberg - White Stone - Ziegelhausen with a 4.7-star rating from 15 reviews.
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- Köpfel Ziegelhausen via Michaelskloster
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