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Heidelberg – a Hot Tip for Hikers
The town is ideally situated for hiking trips into the great outdoors
Heidelberg – The Neckar, which wends its picturesque way through the
verdant valley, and the romantic castle ruins, perched above the rooftops
of the beautiful old town – Heidelberg is the epitome of German
romanticism and top of the wish list for countless city break lovers. “The
town, with its location and everything surrounding it has, one might say,
something perfect about it”, confided Johann Wolfgang von Goethe to his
Heidelberg is known all over the
world for its romantic atmosphere,
with millions of visitors succumbing
to its charms every year.
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diary more than 200 years ago – and even today millions of visitors
succumb to its magical charms every year. And rightly so, as the town on
the Neckar offers within a manageable space a plethora of attractions
that simply ooze with history. As the ideal starting point for a hike, the
royal university town of Heidelberg is something of a well-kept secret.
Hikers and anyone in search of some rest and recreation can explore the
woodland and the magnificent surroundings directly from the town itself.
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the town for a while, if, in
the truest sense of the word you want to trace the remains of the past,
Unparalleled views of the town can
be enjoyed during a hike along the
Philosophenweg on the
Heiligenberg.
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then the 330 meter high Heiligenberg – opposite Heidelberg Castle – is
the place to go. The summit of the legendary massif offers the best views
of Heidelberg. Since the fifth century BC, the mountain has played a
special role in the fluctuating history of the Heidelberg region. Various
relics from the Celtic, Roman and medieval periods have been preserved,
restored and linked to create an undemanding circular path, the
Keltenweg.
Half
way
up
the
Heiligenberg
is
the
world-famous
Philosophenweg with its garden, benches and views. Up here, everything
flowers weeks earlier than down in the valley, especially the exotic
plants: Japanese loquat and American cypress, Spanish broom and
Portuguese cherries, lemons and pomegranates, bamboo, palms and
pines.
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The microclimate in the gardens
favors exotic plants: Japanese
loquat and American cypress,
Spanish broom and Portuguese
cherries, lemons and pomegranates,
bamboo, palms and pines.
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Heidelberg's local mountain, the 567 meter high Königstuhl, provides an
oasis of peace and tranquility and stunning views over the town and the
Neckar valley. A steep stairway (known as Jacob's Ladder) leads up from
the Castle . A funicular railway has also been in operation since 1907. A
ride up the mountain is an unforgettable experience: the funicular is part
of Germany's cultural heritage. Starting down in the town at the
Kornmarkt station, it stops at the Castle and Molkenkur stations before
reaching the Königstuhl. During the summer months the temperature at
the top of the Königstuhl is between five and degrees colder than in the
town. Numerous fascinating trails catering for every taste lead off from
the Königstuhl into the beautiful surroundings. Two in particular are
worth mentioning: the “Via Naturae” and the “Walderlebnispfad”. The
main feature of the 8 kilometer long “Via Naturae” is its woodland - the
natural basis of man's livelihood. The “Walderlebnispfad” is an
educational and adventure trail, especially for children.
The “Neckarsteig” has to be the choice for more adventurous hikers – 126
kilometers from Heidelberg to Bad Wimpfen through one of the most
romantic river valleys in all of Germany. The Neckar, which sometimes
flows gently and at other times is more lively, will remain your loyal
companion. Historic small villages, idyllic nature trails, imposing
fortresses and castles dot the banks all along your route. In January 2012,
the “Neckarsteig” was awarded the special “Wanderbares Deutschland”
quality distinction by the Deutscher Wanderverband - the German Hiking
Association.
Sun-drenched vineyards and peaceful woods are the hallmarks of the
“Burgenweg”, another hiking trail that starts in Heidelberg. The route
leads you for 90 kilometers above the Bergstraße from Heidelberg Castle
to Burg Frankenstein, just south of Darmstadt. The west bank of the
Odenwald rises impressively over the broad plain of the Rhine. Leave the
hectic of the world behind and enjoy the glorious views of the small but
lively wine-growing villages that the Burgenweg repeatedly offers you.
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Stunning views over the valley from
the Königstuhl.
Photo: Tony Buchwald
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Castles and fortresses, enchanted ruins and beautiful parklands line the
route.
For more information or to make a booking, visit www.heidelbergmarketing.de or call +49 6221 58 40 224/-226.
Heidelberg Marketing GmbH
Neuenheimer Landstraße 5
69120 Heidelberg
Tel.: +49 6221 58 40 200
Fax: +49 6221 58 40 222
www.heidelberg-marketing.de
Press contact:
Anja Barlen-Herbig
Head of Communications
Mobil 0170 2089310
Tel.: +49 6221 58 402 40
E-Mail barlen-herbig@heidelberg-marketing.de