Himmelsleiter hoch zum Königstuhl

5 Willem F. - a year ago

Interesting path and the destination makes it absolutely worth it, but if it’s warm definitely take at least 0,5 L water with you!
If walked in sneakers it requires some surefootedness (especially on the way down) because the stones can be slippery and a decent fitness since it’s incredible steep and therefore rather demanding on the way up (down is way less exhausting in terms of fitness and more for the muscles).

4 Enfinity 5psilon - 5 months ago

One of the best tracking spot. Much go for a proper view of Heidelberg.

5 Greg x - 5 months ago

It's nice hiking extreme straight way or longer way

5 Sagar Bhagwat - 3 years ago

Beautiful hiking path from the Heidelberg Castle to Königstuhl. Takes about 45-60 mins at a leisurely pace to reach the top. Would surely recommend this instead of the tram.

5 Jonathan Spitz - 5 years ago

Very nice hike if you're in good shape. The climb is a bit steep but can be done in under 1 hour.

5 Krithika Mukund - 4 years ago

There is a small parking lot at the base and a large free one at the very top. At the top, there is a viewpoint, a restaurant, lots of interesting marked forest trails and a falconry with shows. We did a combination by parking for free at Königstuhl, walked the 2km Walderlebnispfad for children,climbed down on the Himmelsleiter to the castle (25 minutes) and then on marked paths further down to the city, walked the main street and had lunch, took the bus 39 from Bismarckplatz back to the parking at Königstuhl. The steps are rather steep, uneven and broken in several places and could be slippery if wet. Not to be undertaken unless in good physical condition. No views as such on this climb, the climb up or down is the experience in itself. There are free clean toilets outside the restaurant/cable car station at the top.

5 Eric Pellegrini - a year ago

It's a hard climb, but fun. You'll need decent shoes, more for coming down than up. There are a bit over 1000 stairs. Take your time.