Heidelberg, Germany - Castle Exterior and Views

Luckily the bus took us to the upper parking lot.  You can see by the incline in the photo below that there weren't many level spots.

 The castle is a ruin and an important landmark in Heidelberg.  It is among the important Renaissance structures north of the Alps.  This is the view from a courtyard looking down at Heidelberg and the River.

 One of the round towers.

 Church of the Holy Spirit is in the center left.

 And the center of this photo.

 Walking around the outside moat area.

 And across a bridge and in through the arched doors.