Mausbach Trail – Odenwald Hut loop from Ziegelhausen

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Mausbach Trail – Odenwald Hut loop from Ziegelhausen

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Mausbach Trail – Odenwald Hut loop from Ziegelhausen

01:10

10.1km

230m

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: October 1, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

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1.01 km

Mausbach Trail

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

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1.74 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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4.53 km

Odenwald Hut

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

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4.65 km

Hölderlin Park

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The Hölderlin complex at the eastern end of the Philosophenweg is reminiscent of Hölderlin's Ode to Heidelberg

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4.87 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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5.15 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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5.35 km

Schlangenweg Junction to Old Bridge

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Here it goes down to the old Neckar bridge. If you follow the Philosophers' Way further east, you will also leave most walkers.

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7.10 km

Weber's fountain (Neuenheim city forest, on the Küblersche Wiese); Inscription: "Georg Weber 1808-1888". N.B.: The "Webersbrunnen" did not originally get its name from Georg Weber, but from his eldest son …

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