Heiligenberg Geopoint
Heiligenberg hill has a long, colorful history stretching right back to the Stone Age. The Celts built an imposing hill fort there, and remains of its two circular ramparts can still be seen today. The Romans left their mark there too. In Medieval times, St Michael’s basilica church and the monastery of St Stephen were built on the Heiligenberg. Another remnant of human activity worthy of a visit is the mysterious Heidenloch (heathen hole), the inspiration for many a local legend.
Heidelberg’s first geopoint – the Heiligenberg Geopoint – was designated in 2012 as part of Baden-Württemberg’s ‘Year of the Celts’ activities, to educate visitors in the geology and culture of the area. At the central Heiligenberg hikers’ car park there are an attractive seating area and four Geopark information boards where visitors can learn all about the site
The car park is also the starting point for various hiking trails and circuits. The Celtic Trail (Keltenweg), with its own information boards, is also accessible from the hikers’ car park.
Geopoints and geopaths in the Geo Nature Park
At ‘geopoints’ and ‘geopaths’ in the Geo Nature Park, information boards inform visitors about local geological, natural and historical features.
Around Heidelberg there are numerous places of natural beauty and geological and cultural interest worthy of designation as geopoints.
Tip: You can find information about activities relating to the Heiligenberg Geopoint in the Natürlich Heidelberg program of events (16.092 MB).
