The Molkenkur is a viewpoint, funicular railway stop, and hotel restaurant.
The name "Molkenkur" originates from the restaurant "Schweizerhaus", newly built in 1852 by Albrecht Wagner, where cures based on goat whey were offered - at that time, these treatments were known as whey cures.
The Molkenkur Hotel-Restaurant-Café, now located there, offers food and drink with a panoramic view over the castle and the Old Town.
The easiest way to reach the Molkenkur is by taking the funicular railway.
The Molkenkur stands on the site of Heidelberg's first castle. If you leave the station area of the mountain railway, pass the building on the right under the bridge of the King’s Seat funicular railway, and you will reach the road (Molkenkurweg). On the right, you will find the castle moat, which is about 800 years old. Unfortunately, only a few remnants of the walls remain above the moat. On the terrace overlooking the valley, you can enjoy the majestic view.
The Molkenkur is a good starting point for hikes and walks. There are many paths to the castle, including the Friesenweg, named after the Romantic-period painter Ernst Fries.
The Molkenkur Hotel-Restaurant-Café, now located there, offers food and drink with a panoramic view over the castle and the Old Town.
The easiest way to reach the Molkenkur is by taking the funicular railway.
The Molkenkur stands on the site of Heidelberg's first castle. If you leave the station area of the mountain railway, pass the building on the right under the bridge of the King’s Seat funicular railway, and you will reach the road (Molkenkurweg). On the right, you will find the castle moat, which is about 800 years old. Unfortunately, only a few remnants of the walls remain above the moat. On the terrace overlooking the valley, you can enjoy the majestic view.
The Molkenkur is a good starting point for hikes and walks. There are many paths to the castle, including the Friesenweg, named after the Romantic-period painter Ernst Fries.