From here, you can enjoy a unique panorama of Heidelberg.
The Philosophenweg offers a real postcard view of the old town, the river, the Old Bridge, the castle and the Königstuhl, which towers over the city.
This sunny spot on the southern slope of the Heiligenberg is reminiscent of Tuscany with its mild climate and vegetation. Unprotected, exotic plants thrive on this climatic island, which is one of the warmest places in Germany: Japanese loquat and American cypress, Spanish broom and Portuguese cherry, lemon and pomegranate, bamboo, palms and pines. Everything blooms weeks earlier than in the valley.
"Snake path"
This path begins just above the Old Bridge opposite the old town and leads steeply through terraced vineyards to the forest, where it crosses the Philosopher's Path. It is partly enclosed by bushes and trees as well as some beautiful vineyards, but there are several viewing platforms from which you can enjoy a marvellous view over the town.
