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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Germany  /  Baden-Wurttemberg  /  Heidelberg  /  Heiligenberg

Heiligenberg, Heidelberg

4.6
#4 of 19 in Historic Sites in Heidelberg
Observation Deck · Hidden Gem · Historic Site
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Hike or drive up Heiligenberg through the forest to reach the theater, monastery, and lookout tower perched at its summit. Climb the lookout tower to get above the tree line for breathtaking views. Explore the partially restored monastery or the many nature paths through the forest. A restaurant at the top provides basic fare; if you plan ahead, you can bring your own meal and use one of the many picnic tables. Use our Heidelberg trip planning tool to visit Heiligenberg on your trip to Heidelberg, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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  • By Jerry T
    On top of the mountain across from the castle. Great walking paths and vantage points a must see when you visit 
    On top of the mountain across from the castle. Great walking paths and vantage points a must see when you visit  more »
  • By Tappy4349
    This beautiful town had a lot to offer. The streets were all ups and downs with narrow alleys and small cafes all around. The hilly town has lush greenery everywhere. We could enjoy a short walk here. 
    This beautiful town had a lot to offer. The streets were all ups and downs with narrow alleys and small cafes all around. The hilly town has lush greenery everywhere. We could enjoy a short walk here.  more »
  • By Mairwen1
    We chose Heidelberg for a day trip for 2 main reasons. Firstly, friends had recommended it as a very pretty town and secondly, it is very to walk between all the main sights. It was a perfect... 
    We chose Heidelberg for a day trip for 2 main reasons. Firstly, friends had recommended it as a very pretty town and secondly, it is very to walk between all the main sights. It was a perfect...  more »
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  • By hemanth kumar
    Nice place. Away from all the sound from the busy Heidelberg. The view of the castle from here is too good. You also have beer garden near by. Where you can chill. I would really advise you to Trek but there is also road and ample parking place in the top.
  • By Eknath Bhandare
    Very nice place, people are good,quite place.heidelberg castle very beautiful.
  • By mpely1076 .
    Tolle Wanderung von Neuenheim aus über den Philosophenweg, von dort aus zeigt ein Weg ab, um auf den Heiligenberg zu wandern. Dort gibt es einen Aussichtsturm, von dem aus man das Neckartal überblicken kann, und es gibt dort auch eine Gaststätte, wo man gut essen kann.
  • By charly82er .
    Sehr mystischer aber schöner Ort . Einfach immer wieder schön da hin zu kommen.
  • By Karl-Heinz Krämer
    Thingstaette zu wenig genutzt
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