Best trails near Große Grotte
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Want to check out Große Grotte from the trail? Good news: 18 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 18 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Große Grotte are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.7 (155)·Moderate·3.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular city hike in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful city walk takes you past many of Heidelberg's most famous sights. The hike also convinces with great views over the Neckar and up to the Michelsberg. There are countless places to stop. Highlights of the hike: - Theodor Heuss Bridge - Old town Heidelberg - Philosopher's path with philosopher's garden - View from the snake path - Old bridge - Heidelberger Castle - Church of the Holy Spirit
- 4.7 (69)·Moderate·1.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrExciting 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
- 4.6 (57)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis route follows stage 1 of the Neckarsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Heidelberg and ending in Neckargemünd. Right after the start, the trail ascends the Himmelsleiter, the historic sandstone steps leading up to the Königstuhl, which is the highest point of this stage. Afterwards, the route continues past the rocky scenery of the Felsenmeer and reaches the managed Neckarriedkopfhütte. Beyond that, the city forest opens up into a vast green woodland before the climb to the...
- 4.5 (25)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic hike in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. The hike begins at the Königsstuhl. It is possible to visit the Fairy Tale Paradise, an amusement park for children. It goes past the Auerhahnenhütte, the Felsenmeerhütte and then along the Schlossvereinsweg to the Rombach fountain. Passing the castle, it goes into the historic old town, where numerous sights, cafés and restaurants await. The starting point can be reached with the Heidelberg cable car (see tips). Highlights: - View of...
- 4.7 (15)·Hard·19.3 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrChallenging loop trail 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 panoramic mountain ranges and romantic valleys of the Odenwald - including the Michelsberg, the Heiligenberg and of...
- 4.4 (23)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular, panoramic loop near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is easy to reach Heidelberg-Altstadt railway station by S-Bahn. The route gradually climbs up through the forest to the Königstuhl with its inn and falconry. The marvellous view of Heidelberg, the Rhine Valley and the Odenwald can be enjoyed from here. The steps of the "Himmelsleiter" ("ladder to heaven") lead downhill to Heidelberg's beautiful Old Town. It is possible to take the mountain railway to the castle or back to the Old...
- 4.4 (24)·Moderate·5.3 mi·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 may be that some parts of this route have been closed especially for the marathon and are now integrated back into normal road traffic. The route is of course also suitable as a hike. Highlights of the tour: - Heidelberg Castle - Corn Market - Upper Prince's Fountain - Königstuhl - Fairytale paradise Heidelberg - Molkenkur - Friesenweg with...
- 4.5 (22)·Hard·26.5 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrPopular hiking event near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This is the official route of the 42 km long Heidelberg Mammutmarsch from 2022. From Dossenheim, the route leads through Heidelberg, the Neckar Valley and to the Königstuhl. All the latest information can be found on the organiser's website (see tips). If the route is discovered with a little more time, numerous sights can be visited. The start is at the Schauenburghalle car park. Dossenheim Süd railway station is nearby, making it...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Große Grotte?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Große Grotte. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 11 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Große Grotte?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Große Grotte is Old Town - Castle - Philosopher's Path, which has a 4.7 star rating from 155 reviews. This trail is 3.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 813 ft.
What is the longest trail near Große Grotte?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Große Grotte is MTB-Tour 5: Königs-Tour. This trail is estimated to be 33.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Große Grotte?
Große Grotte: With an ascent of 6,417 ft, MTB-Tour 5: Königs-Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Heidelberg - Koenigsstuhl - Auerhahnenkopf - Kuemmelbacher Hof with 6,174 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Große Grotte?
The most popular and difficult trail near Große Grotte is Heidelberg - White Stone - Ziegelhausen with a 4.7-star rating from 15 reviews.
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