Solve location-based clues with detective Ken Clever, expose the manufactured legend of statesman Hans Vane, and discover who was truly controlling his rise from behind the scenes.
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
36-66 mins
You will walk
1970 steps
Total distance
1.5 km
A note from Ryan Taylor
“I'm a world traveler of 52 countries, living in 3 throughout my life. I have a BA and MA in Urban Studies and love nothing more than "reading" cities as I explore them. I'm thrilled to present my multiple series of Questo tours to all players.”
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Heidelberg University Library whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 10 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Gasthaus "Zum Roten Ochsen" and see where you land on the Heidelberg leaderboard.
Highlights
Investigate Heidelberg’s university prison, Old Bridge, churches, and historic squares.
Decode clues hidden in Falk’s unfinished biography.
Expose the fabricated rise of statesman Hans Vane.
Unmask the person who controlled his career from the shadows.
The mission: Your story in Heidelberg
As you team up and follow the ghostwriter’s final trail through Heidelberg, missing files and altered dates reveal that the memoir hides a conspiracy, and the public figure at its center may not be the one truly in control.
ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE
What to expect from The Heidelberg Conspiracy
Uncover a political conspiracy hidden inside an unfinished biography as you explore Heidelberg’s university prison, churches, historic squares, Old Bridge, and castle views. Solve location-based clues with detective Ken Clever, expose the manufactured legend of statesman Hans Vane, and discover who was truly controlling his rise from behind the scenes.
Investigate Heidelberg’s university prison, Old Bridge, churches, and historic squares. Decode clues hidden in Falk’s unfinished biography. Expose the fabricated rise of statesman Hans Vane. Unmask the person who controlled his career from the shadows.
Start: Heidelberg University Library. Finish: Gasthaus "Zum Roten Ochsen". 10 challenges included.
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
Quests are more fun with friends or family. Each player who wants to play on their own phone needs their own access.
Ratings and Reviews
1 ratings
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