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King's Throne (Konigstuhl)

Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Spectacular view of the city of Heidelberg and the River Neckar as well as the Rhine Valley from
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Ranked #18 of 44 attractions in Heidelberg
4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Forests, Lookouts, Mountains
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“Fabulous views.”
- May 1, 2012
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Lucerne, Switzerland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Fabulous views.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Worth a trip for the views. Early season and nothing open. Ideal for a long walk. More

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Yerevan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“A MUST do while in Heidelberg!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

This is named "The King;s Chair". It is the tallest peak of Heidelberg and is the BEST views of the city. At this point there is a great cafe with beer, wine, snacks, etc. Also up here is a children's small amusement park. You can get up here by driving or hiking (if kids I highly reccomend driving). There are... More

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Heidelberg, Germany
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61 reviews 61 reviews
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
“Great area to hike”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

Most people who visit probably do so by car or public transportation but if you have the time, I would recommend this area for hiking. There are many, many trails and lumber roads and this is a great area for hiking or mountain biking. More

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Peak District National Park, United Kingdom
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129 reviews 129 reviews
165 helpful votes 165 helpful votes
“Poor Views, Good Walks”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 16, 2008
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There are 3 ways up to here, by car, by the Bergbahn train from the Altstadt, or by number 39 bus from Bismarkplatz. The latter leaves every hour and takes about 20 minutes, passing through a variety of countryside and costing much less than the train. At the top is a hotel, restaurant and cafe, with views from the terrace... More

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Ludwigshafen, Germany
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169 reviews 169 reviews
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
“Ein besonderer Berg”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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Mannheim, Germany
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48 reviews 48 reviews
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“Schöne Natur - wenig Infrastruktur im Winter”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2011
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Nürnberg
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221 reviews 221 reviews
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
“Nahe der Stadt und doch mitten in der Natur”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2011
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Heidelberg
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206 reviews 206 reviews
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
“Top Aussichtspunkt”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 2, 2011
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Heidelberg
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24 reviews 24 reviews
“Einer der top-Aussichtspunkte in Heidelberg”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2010
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Dresden
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60 reviews 60 reviews
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
“grandiose Aussicht”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2010
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