Castle
Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg, Germany
A red sandstone castle ruin high above the old town, with a giant wine barrel.
Viewpoint · Germany · Baden-Württemberg
Philosophers' Walk
A hillside path on the north bank of the Neckar with the best view of the old town.
Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Philosophers' Walk matters
The Philosophers' Walk climbs the slope opposite the old town, and as you go higher, the view of the castle, bridge and rooftops gets better. Poets and thinkers used to stroll here, and so should you. It is steep at first, but the reward is worth it.
Talking points
- Poets and philosophers walked here
- The view includes the castle and the bridge
- The path is steep at first
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