Best lake trails in Baiersbronn
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- 4.6 (135)·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 (78)·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
- 4.5 (30)·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...
- 4.5 (53)·Hard·15.9 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrImpressive circular route in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. It goes through the Bösellbachtal and the Gutellbachtal. The effects of natural forces can be marveled at again and again on the tour: storms such as Hurricane Lothar and floods have left their mark on the wildly romantic landscape. Start is at the Tourist Information. There is also a toilet here. There is a larger parking lot nearby and also the Mitteltal Lamm bus stop. There are several nice places to stop for refreshments...
- 4.6 (24)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis hike leads to Ellbachsee, an idyllic cirque lake in the Black Forest National Park, which was formed by the powerful forces of the last ice age around 12,000 years ago. From the starting point, walk through dense coniferous forests up to the barrier-free "Ellbachseeblick" viewing platform. The Douglas fir walkway offers a wide view over the lake and the Ellbach valley as far as the Hornisgrinde. Rare peat mosses and cotton grasses grow in the damp silting zones of the lake, while with a...
- 4.5 (19)·Moderate·14.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrWooded section of the Seensteig long-distance hiking trail This hike leads through dense forest along outstanding natural sites, impressive biotopes and through idyllic villages. Over mountains and valleys, this varied trail offers breathtaking views and striking rock formations. This stage can be reached by train and bus. Highlights: -Sankenbachsee lake -Sankenbach waterfall -Ellbachsee view -Ellbach fir tree
- 3.9 (27)·Hard·18 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrScenic, popular circular hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This natural route leads along the Röter Kopf and the Hutzenbacher See. On the way you can enjoy the fantastic views of the Black Forest and the wild and romantic landscape. The idyllic streams and waterfalls add to the adventurous ambience. Due to the length, incline and nature of the path, a good level of fitness and sturdy shoes are required. The starting point is at the free Silberberg forest car park in the Huzenbach...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Baiersbronn?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Baiersbronn is Murgtal-Wanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 106.9 km long.
Which lake 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 lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Seensteig with 3,382 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Baiersbronn?
The most popular and difficult lake 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