Best trails near Heidelberg
4.3(24 reviews)
Want to check out Heidelberg from the trail? Good news: 7 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 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Heidelberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.2 (10)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried, picturesque circular hike in the southern Harz Mountains, Thuringia. A beautiful hike that starts from the parking lot at Waldbad Neustadt. The path first leads in the direction of Ebersburg and then on to the Neustadt dam. Via the Hohnstein ruins, you return to the starting point of the tour. Highlights of the round: - View of the dam - Idyllic nature - Picturesque landscape
- 4.1 (5)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrWonderful loop in the southern Harz, Thuringia. A perfect round for everyone who is looking for a bit of peace and seclusion in nature. From Hufhaus it always goes through the forest to the dam with its impressive dam. You then circumnavigate the dam to the right and continue in a loop through the woods. The hike can be done at any time of the year.
- 4.7 (6)·Moderate·8.6 miBeautiful hike to the southern bank of the Neustadt dam This route leads to the Neustadt dam, also known as the Nordhäuser dam. The Krebsbach, which is used to supply Nordhausen with drinking water, is dammed here. This tour is ideal for a nice hike on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. It is not only the oldest drinking water dam in Thuringia, but also one of the most beautiful in Thuringia and in the Harz Mountains.
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·22.6 mi·Est. 10–11 hrBeautiful day tour for cycling from Nordhausen This beautiful circular tour is ideal for a relaxed day trip by bike. It begins and ends in Nordhausen at the train station. From there it leads with a slight incline to the Neustadt dam, which is north of the starting point. There are a few elevations on the tour, such as the Schloßberg and the Heidelberg, which always make for short, somewhat strenuous passages.
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·18.9 mi·Est. 9–10 hrPopular, picturesque hiking route in southern Harz, Thuringia. This route leads to the Neustadt dam and over the Schloßberg up to Hohnstein Castle. The Neustadt dam is the oldest dam in Thuringia. The Krebsbach dams up here, the water from which is used for drinking water supply. The path leads along the eastern shore of the reservoir. Then follow the signs to Hohnstein Castle. This was built in 1120 by Konrad von Sangerhausen and became the ancestral seat of the Counts of Hohnstein. Under...
- Hard·12.5 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular hike in the Southern Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt/Thuringia. This wooded hike leads from Neustadt to the ruins of Hohnstein Castle, built around 1120. You can stop for refreshments at the Burggasthaus Hohnstein on the Schlossberg (days off: Monday and Tuesday). Another highlight is the Neustadt dam, which was built in 1904-1905 and is reached after a good 6 km. Highlights of the hike: - Ruins of Hohenstein Castle - Detour to Stolberg Castle (optional) - Neustadt Reservoir
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Heidelberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Heidelberg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Heidelberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Heidelberg is Zur Neustädter Talsperre und der Ruine Hohnstein, which has a 4.2 star rating from 10 reviews. This trail is 9.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,509 ft.
What is the longest trail near Heidelberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Heidelberg is Nordhausen - Talsperre Neustadt - Burgberg. This trail is estimated to be 22.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Heidelberg?
Heidelberg: With an ascent of 3,166 ft, Zur Talsperre Neustadt und zum Schloss Hohnstein has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Nordhausen - Talsperre Neustadt - Burgberg with 3,103 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Heidelberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Heidelberg is Zur Talsperre Neustadt und zum Schloss Hohnstein with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
