Best forest trails in Baiersbronn
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- 4.6 (137)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrMultifaceted, certified premium hiking trail in the Central Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This route is a gourmet trail in the Black Forest. The circular hike begins in the Sankenbach valley and then leads along the Kienbächle to the romantic Sankenbachsee. It is one of five cirque lakes that formed in the last and penultimate ice age. It continues with a moderately difficult ascent along the steep Karwand to the two-stage waterfalls up to the Kniebis, on to the Stöckerkopf. You now go...
- 4.4 (79)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This is a beautiful circular route that includes three hiking highlights worth seeing. First you reach the "Ellbachseeblick" viewing platform, before continuing to the Ellbachsee. In the later course of the hike you pass the Sankenbach waterfalls, which fall more than 40 m in several stages. Sturdy shoes are recommended, as the path to the Ellbachseeblick can be very slippery when...
- 4.5 (49)·Hard·19.3 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis hike leads through the Black Forest National Park and connects the Sankenbachsee lake with the picturesque Ellbachsee lake. The tour usually starts at the Sankenbach car park or the chairlift car park in Baiersbronn. The Sankenbach waterfalls are a special experience, where visitors can open the sluice manually to let the dammed water cascade down. In the dense fir and spruce forests, alpine newts can often be spotted in the waters and, with a bit of luck, the rare capercaillie. The...
- 4.3 (57)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrWonderful, panoramic hiking trail in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. The circular route starts in Baiersbronn very close to Baiersbronn Schule railway station and leads through the forest and along the Sankenbach stream to the idyllic Sankenbachsee lake. From here it is not far to the waterfalls. Then the descent begins, which is quite steep in places, past the Glasmännlehütte and back to the starting point. Hiking boots are definitely recommended on this tour. Highlights of the...
- 4.5 (50)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrWonderful, panoramic hiking trail in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. The circular hiking trail starts in Baiersbronn and leads through wooded areas, initially along the Sankenbach game reserve, past the Sankenbachsee lake to the Sankenbach waterfalls. Then the steep descent begins, past the Gruberkopf. The starting point of the hike is easy to reach by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - Sankenbach waterfalls - Sankenbach lake - Waterfall hut - Gruber Kopf
- 4.4 (40)·Hard·23.5 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrPanoramic high-altitude hike in the Black Forest National Park, Baden-Württemberg. The circular hike starts in Buhlbach and combines several hiking trails into a wonderful and varied tour. It is possible to split the hike into two stages. Halfway there is a place to stay near the Schliffkopf. Highlights: - Lothar Path - Ruhestein National Park Centre - Traub Waterfall
- 4.5 (31)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis hike leads from the Black Forest high plateau down to one of the region's most impressive natural monuments, the Sankenbach waterfall, which cascades over a karst wall in two stages. The route starts in Kniebis. From the starting point, the trail first leads over the gentle ridges of the Kniebis before descending steeply into the Sankenbach valley. Visitors hike through dense fir and spruce forests. A particular highlight is the Sankenbachsee, an ice-age cirque lake at the foot of the...
- 4.3 (38)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis tour through the Rotmurg Valley starts at the Ruhestein National Park Centre and leads downhill through an idyllic Kerbtal valley to Obertal. The path follows the course of the Rotmurg, which is known for its reddish-coloured stones and gave the valley its name. The tour offers a wealth of flora, from moss cushions in the damp ravines to flowering foxgloves along the way. Historically, the valley was characterised by rafting and glass production, traces of which can still be found in the...
- 4.6 (40)·Hard·14.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrHistorical Black Forest gourmet trail in the central Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg This route is a certified premium hiking trail. Old wood-making paths lead uphill in places. The diverse attractions of the route include historic ointment ovens (for tar and wagon grease), relics of rafting and the imposing deers that can be observed in the game reserve in the Tonbachtal. A special experience is the Kleemisse, a high moor area with very special vegetation. The interesting path continues to...
- 4.4 (35)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This beautiful loop trail near Baiersbronn is characterized by picturesque forest trails, often accompanied by streams. There are also nice places to take a break, such as the Weiherplatz, where you can enjoy a picnic in a cozy atmosphere. Highlights of the hike - Pond Square - Fish Rock Hut - idyllic forest paths
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Baiersbronn?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Baiersbronn is Murgtal-Wanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 106.9 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Baiersbronn?
Baiersbronn: With an ascent of 3,463 m, Murgtal-Wanderweg has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Seensteig with 3,382 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Baiersbronn?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Baiersbronn is Baiersbronner Himmelsweg: 2-Lake Tour with a 4.5-star rating from 49 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Wilder See
- Raiblesbrunnen
- Sankenbachsee
- Ellbachsee
- Sankenbachwasserfall
- Buhlbachsee
- Traubwasserfall
- Misse-Hütte
- Ellbachseeblick
- Ev. Michaelskirche
- Hornisgrindeblick
- Schwarzkopf
- Schlappdachhütte
- Huzenbacher See
- Saukohlenmeiler Kniebis
- Huzenbacher Seeblickhütte
- Seltenbach-Wasserfall
- Wildseeblick
- Langenbach
- Rosshimmel-Wasserfall