Kaltteich Hut – Krausstein Hut loop from Max Planck Institute for Astronomy

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Kaltteich Hut – Krausstein Hut loop from Max Planck Institute for Astronomy

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Kaltteich Hut – Krausstein Hut loop from Max Planck Institute for Astronomy

01:51

6.38km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.03 km

Kaltteich Hut

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roadside shelter,

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2.10 km

View of Heidelberg and the Rhine Valley from the Königstuhl

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Heidelberg's local mountain. The mountain station of the Königstuhlbahn is right next door. Great distant view across the Rhine plain into the Palatinate.

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2.35 km

Art on the Hohlen Kästenbaumweg at the fairytale paradise Heidelberg

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can be found on the forest art path on the Königsstuhl

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2.36 km

Heidelberg Forest Adventure Trail (Walderlebnispfad)

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I don't think I've ever seen such a beautifully made adventure trail. A lot of love went into creating some really great stations. The Werkstatt gGmbH conjured up this beautiful …

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2.48 km

Rustic Bench in Odenwald Forest

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Quaint resting place to linger

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3.59 km

Felsenmeer in the Heidelberg City Forest

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Very beautiful sea of rocks on the slope above Schlierbach. A narrow path leads directly through the sea of rocks, and because of the lack of trees you also have …

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4.26 km

Rest area and fountain at the Hohle Kästenbaum

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Nice place to rest. Here there is a fountain, a small meadow and a refuge.
In addition, go from here routes in all directions.

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5.59 km

Krausstein Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A nice place for a rest before moving on to the Königsstuhl

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6.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.33 km

1.49 km

305 m

241 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.04 km

1.80 km

1.36 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

17°C

11°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

July 10, 2022,Königstuhl - Rundwanderung

Beautiful circular hike through mostly shady forest. Missing vantage points with a view into the distance are well replaced by all sorts of beautiful things to discover in the forest. Many raspberry bushes along the way, as well as great rest areas and shelters. The paths are in very good condition. Once you have left the hustle and bustle around …

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