Heiligenberg — Attraction in Heidelberg

You can take a detour off the Philosophenweg to spend some time exploring the Heiligenberg.

This sandstone hill is 440 metres high and features Heidelberg’s oldest signs of habitation.

The oldest of all is the Celtic defensive wall going back to the 4th century BC. Keep going to the summit and you’ll be met by the ruins of the 11th-century Monastery of St Michael, which was abandoned almost 500 years ago.

There are also two viewing towers you can climb: The Heiligenbergturm dates to the 19th century but was actually built with sandstone blocks from the defunct 11th-century Monastery of St Stephen.

There’s also a tower honouring the first German chancellor Otto von Bismarck,...

A medium-small historic city full of heritage. Highly visited by the tourists from around Europe and globe because of its heritage and beauty. The downtown is boarded by the river in one side and the mountains in the other side. The mountains are the main attraction of this city. I would highly recommend to climb to the palace and enjoy the view of the whole city...

In 1970-73 I was stationed in Heildburg. Lived in Patton barracks. Work for the commander of the USArmy Europe and 7th army Staff General Services. Campbell Barracks then our off time was spent hiking around these hills Rock concerts. At the Hitler. Stage can't think of the right name. Any away. Nice place to get away from...