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Odenwald Hut – Mausbach Trail loop from Heidelberg Castle

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Baden-Württemberg

Odenwald Hut – Mausbach Trail loop from Heidelberg Castle

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Odenwald Hut – Mausbach Trail loop from Heidelberg Castle

01:08

9.88km

190m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

1.46 km

Towpath along the Neckar in Heidelberg

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Nice path - but can sometimes be very narrow if there are a few people on the way - and when the water level is high it can be quite muddy, if not under water.

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2

3.69 km

View of Heidelberg Old Town and Castle

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From the north side of the Neckar you have a great view of the old town.

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3

4.10 km

View of Heidelberg and Heidelberg Castle from Philosophenweg

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From here you have a great view of the old town of Heidelberg and the Königsstuhl. Further up you will find the Tingstätte and the White Stone.

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4.50 km

View of Heidelberg Old Town and Castle from Philosophenweg

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The Philosophenweg is known for being able to take great photo opportunities from the castle. From here you can also get to the Thingstätte and Michaelskloster. Definitely worth seeing.

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4.79 km

Panoramic view from the Philosophenweg

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Here and at a few other places on the Philosophenweg there are beautiful panoramic views of the old town and, from the Neckar valley, into the Rhine plain.

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6

5.11 km

Odenwald Hut

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A beautifully built shelter on the Philosophenweg, good opportunity for a rest 😉.

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7.76 km

View of Heidelberg and the Neckar River from Haarlass

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Relatively undisturbed view of Heidelberg in spring...since the trees have not yet spoiled the view with their foliage.

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8

8.49 km

Mausbach Trail

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Next to the main path is a nice trail, can be slippery!

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9.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.06 km

1.52 km

779 m

236 m

205 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.57 km

3.06 km

2.62 km

594 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Friday 9 October

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