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Best walking routes in Tübingen

14 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

4.0 scoreHills 2/105.5 kmBest May–Sep
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#1
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One Hour in Tübingen: A Short Walk

1 hour

6 stops1.6 km1 h

1.6 kmdistance1 hwith stops6stops+5 mgain
3.9 sights8.0 efficiency0.1 hills8.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 20 min+ up to 3 h 5 min insides+5 m climb along route
  1. Schloss Hohentübingen
  2. Museum of the University of Tübingen
  3. Hölderlinturm
  4. St. George's Collegiate Church
  5. Alter Botanischer Garten Tübingen
  6. Boxenstop Tübingen
329–358 m

Photo: ViewpointGebrüder MetzPublic domain

5.1/10
#2
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Tübingen in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

18 stops11.4 km4 h 20 min

Inside visits push a full day to ~5 h 25 min.

Inside: Schloss Hohentübingen (~45 min) + St. George's Collegiate Church (~20 min). Estimates only.

11.4 kmdistance4 h 20 minwith stops18stops~5 h 25 minfull day+262 mgain
2.5 sights7.5 efficiency4.4 hills8.6 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 30 min+ up to 6 h 10 min insides+262 m climb along route
  1. Ödenburg
  2. Tiergarten Tübingen
  3. Bismarckturm Tübingen
  4. Schloss Hohentübingen (inside ~45 min)
  5. Museum of the University of Tübingen
  6. Jakobuskirche (Tübingen)
  7. Stadtmuseum Tübingen
  8. St. George's Collegiate Church (inside ~20 min)
  9. Zimmertheater Tübingen
  10. Hölderlinturm
  11. Eberhardsbrücke Tübingen
  12. Landestheater Tübingen
  13. Nonnenhaus
  14. Alter Botanischer Garten Tübingen
  15. Boxenstop Tübingen
  16. Paläontologische Sammlung des Museums der Universität Tübingen
  17. Kunsthalle Tübingen
  18. Botanischer Garten der Universität Tübingen
314–454 m

Photo: ViewpointGiorgio GonnellaCC BY-SA 2.5

4.9/10
#3
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Tübingen Photo Walk: Most Instagrammable Spots

Photo spots

10 stops3.1 km1 h 40 min

3.1 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops10stops+101 mgain
2.9 sights8.1 efficiency1.7 hills8.8 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 40 min+ up to 3 h 5 min insides+101 m climb along route
  1. Boxenstop Tübingen
  2. Alter Botanischer Garten Tübingen
  3. Nonnenhaus
  4. St. George's Collegiate Church
  5. Zimmertheater Tübingen
  6. Hölderlinturm
  7. Museum of the University of Tübingen
  8. Schloss Hohentübingen
  9. Haußerhöhe
  10. Lichtenberger Höhe
329–428 m

Photo: ViewpointMogadirCC BY-SA 3.0

4.9/10
#4
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Castles & Fortresses of Tübingen

Castles Fortresses

5 stops3.3 km1 h 10 min

3.3 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops5stops+35 mgain
2.8 sights8.2 efficiency0.6 hills9.3 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 2 h 15 min insides+35 m climb along route
  1. Ödenburg
  2. Tübingen Castle Laboratory
  3. Schloss Hohentübingen
  4. Hölderlinturm
  5. Zimmertheater Tübingen
326–371 m

Photo: ViewpointCarsten StegerCC BY-SA 4.0

4.9/10
#5
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Tübingen Stairs & Hills Walk

Hilly Stairs Walk

8 stops2.9 km1 h 25 min

2.9 kmdistance1 h 25 minwith stops8stops+41 mgain
3.0 sights7.8 efficiency0.7 hills8.2 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 40 min+ up to 2 h 45 min insides+41 m climb along route
  1. Landestheater Tübingen
  2. Zimmertheater Tübingen
  3. Hölderlinturm
  4. Schloss Hohentübingen
  5. Museum of the University of Tübingen
  6. Nonnenhaus
  7. Alter Botanischer Garten Tübingen
  8. Boxenstop Tübingen
314–358 m

Photo: Viewpointqwesy qwesyCC BY 3.0

4.8/10
#6
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Tübingen Museum Walk

Museums

5 stops4.1 km1 h 20 min

4.1 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops5stops+120 mgain
2.2 sights8.1 efficiency2.0 hills8.3 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+ up to 4 h 20 min insides+120 m climb along route
  1. Museum of the University of Tübingen
  2. Stadtmuseum Tübingen
  3. Boxenstop Tübingen
  4. Paläontologische Sammlung des Museums der Universität Tübingen
  5. Kunsthalle Tübingen
328–452 m

Photo: ViewpointBjörn AppelCC BY-SA 3.0

4.6/10
#7
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Self-Guided Walking Tour of Tübingen

Walking tour

11 stops6.8 km2 h 40 min

6.8 kmdistance2 h 40 minwith stops11stops+128 mgain
2.8 sights7.4 efficiency2.1 hills4.9 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 3 h 5 min insides+128 m climb along route
  1. Tiergarten Tübingen
  2. Bismarckturm Tübingen
  3. Schloss Hohentübingen
  4. Museum of the University of Tübingen
  5. Hölderlinturm
  6. Zimmertheater Tübingen
  7. Landestheater Tübingen
  8. St. George's Collegiate Church
  9. Nonnenhaus
  10. Alter Botanischer Garten Tübingen
  11. Boxenstop Tübingen
314–431 m

Photo: ViewpointBenjamin.nagelCC BY-SA 3.0

4.2/10
#8
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Zentrum, Tübingen: Walking Route

DistrictZentrum

10 stops2.5 km1 h 30 min

2.5 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops10stops+40 mgain
2.3 sights7.4 efficiency0.7 hills7.2 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 1 h 45 min insides+40 m climb along route
  1. Silcher monument
  2. Eberhardsbrücke Tübingen
  3. Zimmertheater Tübingen
  4. St. George's Collegiate Church
  5. Schloss Hohentübingen
  6. Jakobuskirche (Tübingen)
  7. Stadtmuseum Tübingen
  8. St. Johannes Evangelist (Tübingen)
  9. Nonnenhaus
  10. Alter Botanischer Garten Tübingen
314–358 m

Photo: ViewpointDktueCC0

4.2/10
#9
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Museums of Tübingen in 2 Hours

Museums

5 stops2.3 km55 min

2.3 kmdistance55 minwith stops5stops+24 mgain
2.3 sights7.3 efficiency0.4 hills6.6 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 3 h 20 min insides+24 m climb along route
  1. Hölderlinturm
  2. Museum of the University of Tübingen
  3. Stadtmuseum Tübingen
  4. Paläontologische Sammlung des Museums der Universität Tübingen
  5. Boxenstop Tübingen
328–358 m

Photo: ViewpointThomgoe; modified by WildfeuerCopyrighted free use

4.0/10
#10
Viewpoint

Tübingen Loop Walk from Jakobuskirche (Tübingen)

Loop

15 stops6.7 km2 h 45 min

6.7 kmdistance2 h 45 minwith stops15stops+147 mgain
1.0 sights7.8 efficiency2.4 hills5.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 1 h 25 min insides+147 m climb along route
  1. Jakobuskirche (Tübingen)
  2. Stadtmuseum Tübingen
  3. St. Johannes Evangelist (Tübingen)
  4. Nonnenhaus
  5. Historical city centre
  6. Zimmertheater Tübingen
  7. Synagoge
  8. River Neckar
  9. Eberhardsbrücke Tübingen
  10. Silcher monument
  11. Tübingen Castle Laboratory
  12. Edith-Stein-Karmel Tübingen
  13. Bismarckturm Tübingen
  14. Lichtenberger Höhe
  15. Haußerhöhe
314–431 m

Photo: ViewpointDktueCC0

3.5/10
#11
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Churches & Cathedrals of Tübingen Walk

Churches

6 stops5.0 km1 h 40 min

5.0 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops6stops+35 mgain
1.3 sights7.8 efficiency0.6 hills5.6 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 20 min insides+35 m climb along route
  1. Edith-Stein-Karmel Tübingen
  2. Jakobuskirche (Tübingen)
  3. St. Johannes Evangelist (Tübingen)
  4. St. George's Collegiate Church
  5. St. Michael
  6. TOS
314–345 m

Photo: ViewpointVerschlimmbessererCC BY 2.5

3.5/10
#12
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Tübingen Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

10 stops8.9 km2 h 50 min

8.9 kmdistance2 h 50 minwith stops10stops+124 mgain
1.1 sights7.8 efficiency2.1 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h+ up to 1 h 50 min insides+124 m climb along route
  1. St. Michael
  2. TOS
  3. Synagoge
  4. St. George's Collegiate Church
  5. St. Johannes Evangelist (Tübingen)
  6. Jakobuskirche (Tübingen)
  7. Tübingen Castle Laboratory
  8. Silcher monument
  9. Edith-Stein-Karmel Tübingen
  10. Ödenburg
313–371 m

Photo: ViewpointGiftzwerg 88CC BY-SA 4.0

2.7/10
#13
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Hidden Gems of Tübingen: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

10 stops11.6 km3 h 15 min~185 m stairs

11.6 kmdistance3 h 15 minwith stops10stops+295 mgain~185 mstairs
0.7 sights6.6 efficiency4.9 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 30 min+ up to 45 min insides+295 m climb along route
  1. TOS
  2. Synagoge
  3. Österberg-Tower
  4. St. Johannes Evangelist (Tübingen)
  5. Jakobuskirche (Tübingen)
  6. Silcher monument
  7. Edith-Stein-Karmel Tübingen
  8. Bismarckturm Tübingen
  9. Ödenburg
  10. Weilheimer Menhir
313–428 m

Photo: ViewpointRamessosPublic domain

2.5/10
#14
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Hidden Gems of Tübingen in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops6.7 km2 h 5 min~169 m stairs

6.7 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops8stops+143 mgain~169 mstairs
0.5 sights6.9 efficiency2.4 hills1.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 40 min insides+143 m climb along route
  1. Paläontologische Sammlung des Museums der Universität Tübingen
  2. St. Johannes Evangelist (Tübingen)
  3. Jakobuskirche (Tübingen)
  4. Edith-Stein-Karmel Tübingen
  5. Silcher monument
  6. St. Michael
  7. Synagoge
  8. Österberg-Tower
314–424 m

Photo: ViewpointBerthold WernerCC BY-SA 4.0

2.4/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Tübingen walking stats

From the 14 rated routes127 stops total31 unique places.

Most climbHidden Gems of Tübingen: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk+295 m along route
Most stops / kmZentrum, Tübingen: Walking Route4.0 stops per km
Least climbOne Hour in Tübingen: A Short Walk+5 m along route
Most stairsHidden Gems of Tübingen: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk~185 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest11.6 km1.6 kmHidden Gems of Tübingen: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk / One Hour in Tübingen: A Short Walk
Places on routes31unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Tübingen FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
One Hour in Tübingen: A Short Walk (1.6 km, 1 h with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Tübingen?
May–Sep are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
One Hour in Tübingen: A Short Walk1.6 km, walking 20 min.
One hour in Tübingen?
One Hour in Tübingen: A Short Walk: walking 20 min, with stops 1 h, 6 stops.
One-day plan?
Tübingen in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 18 stops, ~4 h 20 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 5 h 25 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.