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Goal is $100
$100 donated
Goal is 10 miles
10.0 miles achieved
Come and join us on the 5th year of hike in collaboration with HIKE for Mental Health to help stamp out the stigma of mental illness and conserve wilderness trails. Join us as we spend an Autumn day hiking in the hills of Heidelberg, talking about mental health, sharing stories, getting a workout and spreading joy.
This year our theme is ‘Making Connections’. Human connection is more than just pleasant—it’s essential for our mental health. When we feel seen, heard, and supported by others, our nervous system relaxes and our stress levels decrease. Let’s make this hike an opportunity to make and build meaningful connections that give us a sense of belonging, reduce loneliness, and help us stay resilient when life feels heavy. Sharing even small moments—whether through conversation, eye contact, or simply walking side by side—can improve mood, strengthen self-worth, and remind us that we are not alone. In many ways, connection is one of the most natural and powerful forms of healing available to us.
Event Date: 11 October, 2025
Meetup Point: Start of Philosophenweg. Near the River Cafe, Heidelberg
Meetup Time: 11:00 AM
Lunch at : Brauerei zum Klosterhof
After Lunch, we can hike back to Heidelberg, else one can take a bus from the lunch spot to the city.
1 in 4 families is affected by mental illness.
HIKE for Mental Health is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded on the vision of a world in which everyone, including those who suffer mental illness, can find the simple joy of living.
Our mission is to alleviate the suffering of those afflicted by mental illness, eliminate the associated stigma, and foster responsible use of wilderness trails.
As an all-volunteer organization, we distribute 100% of contributions raised by our hikes.
- 80% funds scientific research to understand and treat mental illness
- 20% conserves national wilderness trails
Your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the IRS. Thank you for your support.
Want to join a hike yourself? Visit our hike schedule.
Donations
Anonymous
$100
Great initiative !
