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Peterskirche Heidelberg – Sprunghöhe Shelter loop from Heidelberg

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Baden-Württemberg

Peterskirche Heidelberg – Sprunghöhe Shelter loop from Heidelberg

Moderate

Peterskirche Heidelberg – Sprunghöhe Shelter loop from Heidelberg

03:06

9.01km

470m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

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169 m

Peterskirche Heidelberg

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Peterskirche is the oldest church in Heidelberg's old town. Since the late Middle Ages it has often served as the university chapel of the University of Heidelberg. It has been a university church since 1896. Wikipedia

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3.32 km

Arboretum I in the Heidelberg city forest (Sequoias)

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Sequoias and a totem pole. Coming from the top parking lot (Gaiberger Weg, next to the log cabin at the rhododendron enclosure), following the path to the left into the …

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3.35 km

Sprunghöhe Shelter

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A plaque commemorates one of the camps of General Tilly here on the Gaisberg, which in 1622 besieged the city of Heidelberg during the Thirty Years' War with Catholic troops …

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6.69 km

Bench With a View of the Neckar River and Heidelberg

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The bench offers a nice place to rest during the difficult Königstuhl ascent or descent via the Himmelsleiter. You also have a wonderful view.

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6.90 km

Start of the Himmelsleiter (Heidelberg)

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At the foot of the Stairway to Heaven and a little above the castle is the free hiking car park. There aren't many parking spaces, but there is usually something available. An absolute insider tip.

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7.92 km

Viewpoint

8.49 km

Church of the Holy Spirit (Heiliggeistkirche), Heidelberg

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As the Protestant church of the university, the Church of the Holy Spirit is an important building in this city. The Gothic vault spans the room magnificently.

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8.71 km

Camino Incluso: 22nd pilgrim stamp: Jesuit Church

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The Jesuit Church is the oldest Catholic church in Heidelberg (1712-1723). Here is the goal of the Camino Incluso:
The seventh and final information board and a pilgrim box are …

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9.01 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.74 km

2.10 km

953 m

573 m

433 m

199 m

Surfaces

3.72 km

2.41 km

1.56 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Friday 26 June

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Peterskirche Heidelberg – Sprunghöhe Shelter loop from Heidelberg

Peterskirche Heidelberg

Arboretum I in the Heidelberg city forest (Sequoias)

Sprunghöhe Shelter

Bench With a View of the Neckar River and Heidelberg

Start of the Himmelsleiter (Heidelberg)

Church of the Holy Spirit (Heiliggeistkirche), Heidelberg

Camino Incluso: 22nd pilgrim stamp: Jesuit Church

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