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Philosophenweg
69120 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg
Germany
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“Philosophenweg” Wcities.com
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 49 attractions in Heidelberg
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Traveller Description: This famous path along the Neckar River has been frequented by numerous famous philosophers throughout history.
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Attraction type: Hiking trail, Trail, Historic walking area, Scenic/historic walking area
Activities: Hiking, Walking
Address: Philosophenweg 69120 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg
Germany

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“Beautiful view!”
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5 of 5 stars
kostyalevin
Duesseldorf, Germany
14 Apr 2009

The Philosophenweg is a garden area on the other side of the Neckar from the old city. It offers a magnificent view of the old city and the castle, as well as a beautiful garden. more

“Nice panorama over Heildelberg”
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4 of 5 stars
wmcdunc
Aussie
4 Mar 2009
3
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For a different perspective of Heidelberg head from the Markt across the Carl Theiss Bridge to the northern side of the Neckar River. Here a signposted path leads up around two hundred steps to a hillside walkway. Good boots are recommended for the ascent because there are some loose cobblestones. From here we had excellent views back over town and... more

“Very worthwhile”
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5 of 5 stars
BigDave
Buxton, United Kingdom
17 Jul 2008
3
people found this review helpful

This is one of the features that distinguishes Heidelberg from other cities because you have a view of the whole city and the castle from across the river. The standard route from the Alte Brueke is very steep but if you start a the other end it is easier and could be done by cycle. more

“ある意味穴場です。”
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5 of 5 stars
ariagoldberg
tokyo
Google Translation
5 Dec 2009

城側の登り道よりも空いていて、城の眺めも素晴しい。 登り口が少しわかりにくいが、中腹をのんびり散策するのは気持ちよい。 more

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Philosophers' Way (Philosophenweg) Address

Philosophenweg, 69120 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany