Places worth the detour in Heidelberg

9 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Heidelberg, Germany, across 5 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (4). Best known: Königstuhl. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks4 Sacred sites2 Nature & landscapes1 Parks & cemeteries1 Fun & leisure1

All 9, ranked 9

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Königstuhl

Nature & landscapes · Notable

Mountain in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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2.Neuburg Abbey

Sacred sites · 12th century · Hidden gem

Benedictine monastery in Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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3.Schönau Abbey

Sacred sites · 12th century · Hidden gem

Former monastery in Schönau, Karlsruhe Government Region, Bade-Württemberg, Germany

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4.Bergfeste Dilsberg

Built landmarks · 12th century · Hidden gem

Castle

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5.Heidelberger Bergbahn

Fun & leisure · 19th century · Hidden gem

Two section funicular railway in the city of Heidelberg, Germany

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6.Mittelburg

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle in Neckarsteinach, Germany

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7.Teltschik Tower

Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem

Observation tower in Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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8.Sculpture Park Heidelberg

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

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9.Villa Bosch

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Architectural structure

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