Best historic site trails in Baden-Baden

This route is stage 1 of the Panoramaweg Baden-Baden, a long-distance trail in the Black Forest. This section starts at the Kurhaus and ends at the lower station of the Merkur Funicular (MerkurBergbahn). The path leads from the historic old town up to the New Castle and continues to the ruins of Hohenbaden Old Castle. Highlights include the spectacular panoramas along the Battert rocks, the Ritterplatte, and the Teufelskanzel (Devil's Pulpit), offering views over the Rhine Valley. Overnight...

Exciting, eventful circular hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This circular trail is a true nature experience. It starts at the historic Hohenbaden Castle and leads around and up the Battertfelsen. Climbers in particular can expect an extraordinary world of rocks with exciting routes that are suitable for all fitness levels. There are also incredible panoramic views of Baden-Baden and the surrounding Black Forest. There are toilets and refreshment stops at the starting...

Versatile, certified premium hiking trail in the northern Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. A botanical highlight of this extra tour route is the tree species you encounter here. In the autumn, the holly trees shine here; in the summer, the small-leaved limes are green. Countless tree mushrooms can also be found in the Bannwald forest. Another highlight of the circular route is the Battert, an impressive red rock face where ravens used to breed. The circular hike begins at the...

Cultural and historical hike near Baden-Baden This hike begins north-west of Baden-Baden. The route leads along beautiful forest paths via the Bernhardus Chapel, Hohenbaden Castle (also known as the "Old Castle") and the impressive Battert Rocks. Hohenbaden Castle was built around 1100 and is now just a ruin. The Battertfelsen is often referred to as a magical place and meeting point for druids. Highlights of the route: - Hohenbaden Castle (Old Castle) - Battertfelsen - St Bernard's...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Central/North Black Forest Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. The Beutig circular trail can be started at the spa gardens or at the hiking portal at the zoo, for example. The 9 km route leads through the Michelbach valley to two pretty forest lakes. The route climbs steadily for a few kilometres to the historic Yburg water reservoir (built in 1905). Highlights of the hike: - Lower and upper forest lakes - Baden-Baden spa gardens - Valley of the Oos - Yburg...

Family-friendly circular trail in the Central/North Black Forest Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. From March onwards, the Forest & Roses Circular Trail offers a marvellously fragrant sea of flowers. The colourful crocuses and Japanese ornamental cherries in the area of the Kurhaus and the walkway by the Trinkhalle kick off spring. Gigantic giant trees await on the Michaelsberg, where there is also a Romanian Orthodox chapel. In the front gardens of the villas on Beutig and in Lichtentaler...

Exciting circular route in the Black Forest around the Batterfelsen near Baden-Baden. This circular route leads through the Battert nature reserve, an extraordinary rock face in the Black Forest. The starting point is at the Battert parking lot. Right at the beginning, the path leads past the Kapffelsen to the Engelskanzel. Then it goes on partly narrow forest paths to the idyllic forest tavern. From here, the ascent to the Bernhardus chapel begins. From here, a path leads directly to...

Beautiful, scenic circular route in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This picturesque tour leads through the idyllic Black Forest landscape, along the Waldenecksee, over the Yberg and to the summit castle, the Yburg. The ascent here is steep, but the phenomenal view over the Black Forest and the Rhine plain makes up for the effort. Incidentally, the name "Yburg" comes from the "Yberg", on which many yew trees still grow today. These were formerly called "iwe" and so the "Iberg" and from...

This route is stage 4 of the Baden-Baden Panorama Trail, which circles the spa town in the Black Forest. The section begins at Geroldsauer Mühle and ends at the Kurhaus in the town centre. The trail leads from Geroldsauer Mühle up to Louisfelsen, offering sweeping views of the town. Walkers pass the Waldhaus Batschari and the viewing points at Korbmattfelsen before the path descends to Waldsee. The route continues through the Rosenneuheitengarten on the Beutig and past the Stourdza Chapel...