{"id":1039,"date":"2026-02-12T13:36:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T13:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zweiteheimatheidelberg.de\/active-vacation\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T20:49:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T20:49:03","slug":"active-vacation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zweiteheimatheidelberg.de\/en\/active-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Active Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Active Vacation in Heidelberg<\/h1>\n

We'll make your vacation a whole lot more active.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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MOUNTAIN BIKING \u2193<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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JOGGING \u2193<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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HIKING \u2193<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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CYCLING \u2193<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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GOLFING \u238b<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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We compiled<\/a> a range of mountain biking trails that should be a staple on everyone's must-do list. But we also offer routes we've tested ourselves for anyone who prefers hiking<\/a>, jogging<\/a>, or cycling<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Challenging or easygoing? Or an outing where the views take your breath away? Or a picturesque tour along the flat banks of the Neckar? We\u2019re happy to give you personalized, one-on-one advice. Would you like a detailed tour description with a map? Or a travel guide? Could a repair kit for minor issues come in handy? Our service partners are able to fulfill just about any request, too. Of course, our guests enjoy special discounts. <\/p>\n

Your bike is safely stored, energy bars and sports drinks are waiting for you in the fridge, and there's also a washer and dryer.<\/p>\n

The Heidelberg Golfclub Heidelberg in Lobenfeld \u238b<\/a> comes highly recommended to all golf enthusiasts. The golf course is a real treasure and considered one of the most beautiful courses in the region. <\/p>\n

Guests of our vacation rentals benefit from our exclusive package and receive a 25% discount on the regular green fee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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The Posseltslust - Waldschenke Tour from Neckargem\u00fcnd's Old Town.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Starting point: Neckargem\u00fcnd train station.
\nIt's easy to get there by S-Bahn, the city train from Heidelberg. Sometimes, we also do this tour starting from Heidelberg - we're happy to tell you where to meet and how to get there. <\/p>\n

1. Posseltslust (6.94 km): Posseltslust is an observation tower near Heidelberg\u2019s historic hilltop hamlet Kohlhof. It offers a beautiful view stretching all the way to the Dilsberg and Katzenbuckel mountains. <\/p>\n

2. Heidelberg Castle (14.3 km): Worth visiting at any time of day and in any weather.<\/p>\n

3. Stephanskloster (St. Stephan Monastery) with observation tower (18.9 km): The former St. Stephan Monastery is a ruin on the Heiligenberg mountain. It was built in 1090 by Benedictine monk Arnold. It offers a wonderful view of the Neckar valley and Heidelberg\u2019s old town. <\/p>\n

4. Waldschenke (19.5 km): The inn is idyllically situated in the middle of the forest.<\/p>\n

5. Thingst\u00e4tte (19.8 km): An open-air theater modeled after ancient Greek theaters.<\/p>\n

6. Zollstock (21.1 km): It\u2019s worth taking a break at this saddle to enjoy the view of the castle.<\/p>\n

7. Neckargem\u00fcnd station: Take the S-Bahn city train back or walk along the bank of the Neckar toward Heidelberg.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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CATEGORY:
Difficult<\/p>\n

LENGTH:
34.4 km<\/p>\n

ELEVATION GAIN:
1,110 m<\/p>\n

TIME:
3:16 hours<\/p>\n

INFO:
Difficult tour. Excellent physical condition required. Advanced cycling skills necessary. If you start in Neckargem\u00fcnd, the tour covers a distance of 8.07 km from Heidelberg. The starting point of the tour is accessible by public transportation. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Rhododendron garden, giant sequoias, and the Three-Trough Fountain in Heidelberg-Weststadt.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Starting point: Steigerweg, at the corner of Gaisbergstra\u00dfe and Eisengreinweg. The route heads up Steigerweg. <\/p>\n

1. View across the Rhine valley to the Palatinate Forest (1.62 km): The view is stunning; first rest stop.<\/p>\n

2. Bierhelderhof farmstead (4.54 km): If you'd like, you can take your next break here under the chestnut trees.<\/p>\n

3. Arboretum II (5.13 km): Information boards explain the origins of these exotic trees.<\/p>\n

4. The bank with the wolf (5.49 km): The next break won't be until the next stop.<\/p>\n

5. Rhododendron garden in Heidelberg\u2019s city forest (6.53 km): A view across to the Heiligenberg mountain and the majestic rhododendrons, which were once imported from Japan when they were still very small. <\/p>\n

6. Giant Sequoias (6.81 km): Giant sequoias, an information board, and a totem pole.<\/p>\n

7. Forest hut at Sprungh\u00f6he saddle (6.87 km): General Tilly camped here; in 1622, during the Thirty Years' War, he besieged and captured Heidelberg.<\/p>\n

8. Three-Trough Fountain (8.90 km): One of 33 fountains in Heidelberg!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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CATEGORY:
Difficult<\/p>\n

LENGTH:
10.5 km<\/p>\n

ELEVATION GAIN:
310 m<\/p>\n

TIME:
1:12 hours<\/p>\n

INFO:
Difficult jogging route. Requires excellent physical fitness. Most sections are easily passable. Some sure-footedness required. The starting point of the tour is accessible by public transportation. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Heidelberg from above: Philosophenweg, Stephanskloster monastery, Heidenloch pit, Thingst\u00e4tte.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Start: Neuenheim neighborhood, at the corner of Bergstra\u00dfe, then up Philosophenweg, the \u201cPhilosophers\u2019 Walk\u201d.<\/p>\n

1. Philosophenweg (1.4 km): A breathtaking view over Heidelberg all the way to the Rhine valley.<\/p>\n

2. Fuchsrondell viewpoint (2.4 km): Great view of the old town, the Old Bridge, and the castle on the other side of the Neckar.<\/p>\n

3. Stephanskloster monastery and Heidenloch (3.24 km): Ruins of a monastery with an observation tower and, next to it, the Heidenloch (a well).<\/p>\n

4. Thingst\u00e4tte (3.91 km): An open-air theater modeled after ancient Greek theaters.<\/p>\n

5. Mausbachwiese (6.6 km): A peaceful, beautiful clearing in the middle of the forest. Alkaline grassland with a high diversity of species. <\/p>\n

6. Haarlass viewpoint (10.0 km): From here, you can admire Heidelberg from a different perspective.<\/p>\n

7. Upper Philosophenweg (13.8 km): Runs parallel to the lower Philosophenweg and offers wonderful views.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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CATEGORY:
Moderately Difficult<\/p>\n

LENGTH:
15.2 km<\/p>\n

ELEVATION GAIN:
590 m<\/p>\n

TIME:
4:46 hours<\/p>\n

INFO:
Moderately difficult hike. Good basic physical condition required. Most sections are easily passable. Sure-footedness required. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Apple Blossom Trail \u2013 Wilhelmsfeld \u2013 Ziegelhausen. From Heidelberg-Weststadt\/S\u00fcdstadt neighborhood. <\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Start: Weststadt\/S\u00fcdstadt neighborhood. The route heads toward the Neuenheim\/Handschuhsheim neighborhood. <\/p>\n

1. Handschuhsheim castle \/ ruins - Tiefburg Heidelberg (3.86 km): Tiefburg are the ruins of a medieval moated castle.<\/p>\n

2. Friedenskirche (Protestant) in Handschuhsheim (4.1 km): The Friedenskirche is a Protestant church that was built between 1908 and 1910 according to plans by Hermann Behaghel.<\/p>\n

3. View of the vineyards (10.5 km): A well-maintained bike path that passes by Schriesheim\u2019s Strahlenburg castle ruins. The perfect section to speed up! <\/p>\n

4. Apple Blossom Trail (17.5 km): It feels a bit like a ride through the Alps.<\/p>\n

5. Wilhelmsfeld - Ziegelhausen (27.1 km): A beautiful ascent to the Langer Kirschbaum forest parking lot (495 m).<\/p>\n

6. Heidelberg's Liebesstein (38.9 km): This massive sandstone rock stands below Nepomuk Terrace on the north side of the Old Bridge.<\/p>\n

7. Old Bridge, Heidelberg (39.2 km): A stone bridge built by Elector Charles Theodore (1786\u20131788).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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CATEGORY:
Moderately Difficult<\/p>\n

LENGTH:
42.6 km<\/p>\n

ELEVATION GAIN:
630 m<\/p>\n

TIME:
2:10 hrs.<\/p>\n

INFO:
Moderately difficult racing bike tour. Good basic fitness required. Most road surfaces are good. Easy to ride. The tour\u2019s starting point is accessible by public transportation. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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