Viewpoint
Philosophers' Walk
The famous hillside path on the Heiligenberg with the finest view of the Old Town, the castle and the Neckar valley - inspiring poets and thinkers for centuries.
The Philosophers' Walk runs along the slope of the Heiligenberg opposite the Old Town. Hegel, Goethe, Hölderlin and Mark Twain all strolled here. From the little Philosophers' Garden the iconic view opens up over the castle, the Old Bridge and the rooftops of the Old Town - especially striking at sunset.
District
NeuenheimAdmission
Free entry
Location
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Hotels near Philosophers' Walk
Current prices and availability. All hotels within 1500 m.
Leonardo Hotel Heidelberg City Center
1487 m away
78 € / night
Lotte - The Backpackers
729 m away
81 € / night
GuestHouse Heidelberg
1279 m away
108 € / night
Hotel Zum Pfalzgrafen
614 m away
114 € / night
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