Best dog-friendly trails in Heidelberg

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Explore the most popular dog-friendly 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.

Top trails

#1 - Philosophenweg - Heiligenbergweg - Odenwälderweg
4.6 (154)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
A wonderful tour along Heidelberg's old town and to the famous Philosophenweg into the green. You pass the Philosphengärtchen, the Bismarck Column and the Fuchsrondell Hut, from which you have a beautiful view of Heidelberg and its surroundings. We continue on the Chaisenweg, past the Heldenloch towards Heiligenberg with the Heiligenberg tower. Shortly after the Waldschenke, turn right onto the Heiligenbergweg, which you follow to the Kühruhweg. Follow this until it crosses the Odenwälder Weg...
#2 - Turnerbrunnen Circular 5: Hoher-Nistler-Weg
4.4 (17)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Local, popular circular hiking trail near Heidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This small hiking tour leads through the Heidelberg city forest. You walk through the forests of the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park through peaceful nature and always have wonderful views. Highlights of the circular route: - Sessile oak - Great views - Deer meadow
#3 - Ochsenpferch-Weg
3.9 (7)·Easy·3.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Comfortable circular hiking trail in the forest around Gaiberg, Baden-Württemberg. The Georgshütte car park is the starting point for this short and leisurely hike. There are some beautiful highlights such as the Kraichgaublick and the Steinerne Bank. Highlights: - beautiful forest landscape - Stone bench - Kraichgau view Highlights: - Stone bench - Kraichgau view

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest dog-friendly trail in Heidelberg?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest dog-friendly trail in Heidelberg is Philosophenweg - Heiligenbergweg - Odenwälderweg. This trail is estimated to be 5.8 mi long.

Which dog friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Heidelberg?

Heidelberg: With an ascent of 1,276 ft, Philosophenweg - Heiligenbergweg - Odenwälderweg has the most elevation gain of all of the dog-friendly trails in the area. The next highest ascent for dog-friendly trails is Turnerbrunnen Circular 5: Hoher-Nistler-Weg with 1,003 ft of elevation gain.