Active and Nature

Experience Heidelberg Outdoors 

In Heidelberg, nature is right on your doorstep — or rather, right in the middle of the city. Around 70% of the municipal area is covered by forest and parklands, with hiking trails winding across the Königstuhl, along the Philosopher’s Way, and through hidden paths in the city forest. Whether by mountain bike, bicycle, Segway, or kayak on the Neckar, nature can be experienced actively here in many different ways.
 

Philosophenweg mir roten Blumen Heidelberg
Menschen genießen die Atmosphäre direkt am Neckar und sitzen am Ufer
Jogger Philosophenweg Heidelberg
Tretbootfahren auf dem Neckar

IN THE HEART OF THE REGION

Ideal Location. Countless Experiences.

Between castle views, the banks of the Neckar, and the winding lanes of the Old Town, Heidelberg’s heart comes alive. The city combines history with a joy for life and invites you to create unforgettable experiences—whether exploring on foot, by bike, or along the Neckar.
 The area around Heidelberg also offers a wide range of excursion destinations: the idyllic Neckar Valley, the sunny Bergstrasse, the historic Kurpfalz region, as well as the Neckarsteig and the Burgenstrasse with their impressive views and historic sites. The German Wine Route is also just a short distance away and invites you to relax and enjoy. Heidelberg is therefore the ideal starting point for discoveries that blend nature, culture, and indulgence. 

Philosophenweg Heidelberg im Sommer

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald, Blick auf den Neckar

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