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Heidelberg old town
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Heidelberg old town

Length2.5 mi
Elev. Gain62.3 ft
Est. Steps6000
Park
Restrooms
Public transport
Parking
Drinking water
Places to sit
Stroller friendly
Kid friendly
Dog friendly
Scenic view
Historic site
Lake or River
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Heidelberg old town Introduction

Heidelberg old town is a 2.5 mile (6,000-step) route located near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This route has an elevation gain of about 62.3 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

Attractions Near Heidelberg old town

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Old Bridge (Heidelberg)

Historical
The Karl Theodor Bridge (German: Karl-Theodor-Brücke), commonly known as the Old Bridge (Alte Brücke), is an arch bridge in Heidelberg that crosses the Neckar river. It connects the Old City with the eastern part of the Neuenheim district of the city on the opposite bank. The current bridge, made of Neckar sandstone and the ninth built on the site, was constructed in 1788 by Elector Charles Theodore, and is one of the best-known landmarks and tourist destinations in Heidelberg.

Kurpfälzisches Museum

Tourist Attraction
The Kurpfälzisches Museum (Palatinate Museum) is a museum of art and archaeology in Heidelberg, Germany. It is located in the Palais Morass. It was founded in the late 1870s, when the city of Heidelberg purchased the private collection of the artist and art historian Charles de Graimberg.

President Friedrich Ebert Memorial

Tourist Attraction
The President Friedrich Ebert Memorial (Reichspräsident-Friedrich-Ebert-Gedenkstätte) in Heidelberg commemorates the life and work of Friedrich Ebert, who was born in the house on 4 February 1871. From humble origins, he became a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany and was finally elected as the first German democratic head of state in 1919.

Church of the Holy Spirit, Heidelberg

Building
The Church of the Holy Spirit (German: Heiliggeistkirche) is the most famous church in Heidelberg, Germany. It stands in the middle of the market place in the old center of Heidelberg not far from the Heidelberg Castle. The steeple of the church, rising above the roofs, dominates the town.

Corps Saxo-Borussia Heidelberg

Place
The Corps Saxo-Borussia Heidelberg is a German Student Corps at the University of Heidelberg.

Center for Jewish Studies Heidelberg

Place
The Center for Jewish Studies Heidelberg (German: Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg, or HfJS) is an accredited institution of higher learning, supported by the Central Council of Jews in Germany and funded by the German federal government. The HfJS operates in close cooperation with the University of Heidelberg and opens its doors to students and scholars, regardless of religious affiliation.

Heidelberg-Bergheim

Place
Bergheim is a city district of Heidelberg. It is bounded on the North by the Neckar River, the East by the Bismarkplatz, on the South by the Kurfürsten Anlage and the South by the city line. It is a mostly urban residential area, however the Bergheim Campus of the University of Heidelberg has numerous buildings in the district.

Theater & Orchester Heidelberg

Place
Theater & Orchester Heidelberg is a theatre in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The Heidelberger Stückemarkt, an annual theatre festival and competition for emerging playwrights, is held at the theatre.

Heidelberg University

Place
Heidelberg University, officially the Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg, (German: Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg; Latin: Universitas Ruperto Carola Heidelbergensis) is a public research university in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1386 on instruction of Pope Urban VI, Heidelberg is Germany's oldest university and one of the world's oldest surviving universities.

Heidelberg University Faculty of Law

School
The Heidelberg University Faculty of Law (also known as Heidelberg Law School), located in Heidelberg, Germany, is one of the original four constituent faculties of Heidelberg University. Founded in 1386 by Rupert I, Elector Palatine, it is the oldest law school in Germany.
Last updated: Apr 1, 2026

Route Details

Length

2.5 mi

Elev. Gain

62.3 ft

Est. Steps

6000
Created by
HD
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