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Heidelberg to Karlsruhe

3 h 48 min
Duration
68.7 km
Distance
129 m
Ascent
129 m
Descent
18.1 km/h
Avg. speed
125 m
Max. altitude

Set off from Heidelberg, the romantic city on the Neckar River, famous for its charming old town and fairy-tale castle overlooking the red-roofed rooftops. Your ride heads southwest towards Karlsruhe, taking you on a smooth 69 km journey through the gentle countryside of Baden-Württemberg.

Expect an easygoing route—there’s hardly any climbing, and the almost entirely paved surface means you won’t have to worry about rough patches. With more than two-thirds of your ride on peaceful paths, tracks, and quiet roads, you can really enjoy the scenery: fields, cozy villages, and maybe a stop for coffee along the way.

You’ll finish in Karlsruhe, a modern city best known for its fan-shaped city layout and vibrant cultural scene. The pace is relaxed and the route avoids busy roads, making this ride a great choice for a long, laid-back adventure—whether you’re a local or just exploring the area!

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demnächst HD-KA
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2

demnächst HD-KA

Cycling route in Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

63.5 km
Distance
91 m
Ascent
98 m
Descent
0

Heidelberg -> Ka1

Cycling route in Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

53.2 km
Distance
193 m
Ascent
182 m
Descent
0

Heidelberg Karlsruhe

Cycling route in Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

77.9 km
Distance
74 m
Ascent
74 m
Descent
0

Adenauerplatz, Heidelberg nach Karl-Friedrich-Straße 9–13, Karlsruhe

Cycling route in Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

54.4 km
Distance
53 m
Ascent
48 m
Descent
1

Heidelberg to Rintheimer Straße

Cycling route in Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

61.4 km
Distance
208 m
Ascent
210 m
Descent
0

Karlstraße 1–3, Heidelberg nach Schlossbezirk 1, Karlsruhe

Cycling route in Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

54.8 km
Distance
193 m
Ascent
198 m
Descent
37

Heidelberg - Karlsruhe

Cycling route in Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Strecke folgt von Heidelberg bis Bruchsal dem "Heidelberg-Schwarzwald-Bodensee-Radweg" und dann dem "Rheinthalradweg" bis Karlsruhe. Bis auf wenige Stadt-Durchfahrten sehr schön geführt über Felder, Wiesen, durch Wälder und an den vielen Baggerseen entlang. Zurück kann man dann auch sehr gut …
66.1 km
Distance
115 m
Ascent
109 m
Descent
0

Heidelberg nach Karlsruhe

Cycling route in Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Importiert: radweit, über Walldorf und Graben-Neudorf (cloned from route 3106713)
59.1 km
Distance
97 m
Ascent
95 m
Descent
0

Heidelberg -> Ka2

Cycling route in Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

59 km
Distance
215 m
Ascent
205 m
Descent
HD-KA
Road bike
0

HD-KA

Cycling route in Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

88.6 km
Distance
763 m
Ascent
761 m
Descent
Heidelberg->Karlsruhe mit Rennrad
Road bike
9

Heidelberg->Karlsruhe mit Rennrad

Cycling route in Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

58.7 km
Distance
83 m
Ascent
83 m
Descent
0

Heidelberg, Alte Brücke nach Schloßbezirk 10, Karlsruhe

Cycling route in Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

63.9 km
Distance
155 m
Ascent
154 m
Descent

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