Heidelberg Castle
January 4, 2026
Overlooking the city of Heidelberg, this ancient sentinel has been through it all
Overlooking the city of Heidelberg, this ancient sentinel has been through it all
No trip to Heidelberg is complete without taking the “crazy train” up the hill to an elevation of 1800 feet where the views are spectacular
This castle once hosted a hermit girl who had ghosts as body guards
Located in the woods between two country roads, these holes show how inaccurate bombing was in World War 2
This historic highway is still driven today, although not as intended
This castle ruin stands atop the hill at the gateway to the Rhein River Valley and the Deutsche Weinstrasse
This Medieval mine is a maze that is fun for the whole family
This French fort was the scene of a major battle in the Franco-Prussian War, now it’s a self-guided tour through creepy catacombs
This castle ruin is a nice stop on your hike overlooking the town of Hohenecken, just down the street from Vogelweh Housing
This castle ruin boasts a restaurant with a view of the valley and Ramstein Air Base