Best forest trails in Freiburg im Breisgau
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- 4.6 (293)·Moderate·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular, idyllic circular hiking trail in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg. This route leads through the Freiburg Castle Gardens, on the Schlossberg near Freiburg. From here the Schlossberg tower can be climbed and fantastic views over the beautiful city of Freiburg can be enjoyed. In the heart of Freiburg, the route begins with a rewarding, steep ascent from the Schwabentorsteg. There are parking spaces or you can travel by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - Small cannon placa -...
- 4.6 (180)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic and historical hiking trail in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful circular route starts from the parking lot in the Stadtgarten. It can also be reached by bus and train. First, you reach the Ludwigshöhe viewing platform, where you can enjoy beautiful views of the Hirzberg, where the route then changes to the keep-fit path to the Sankt Ottilien chapel. There you can stop at the St. Ottilien Forest restaurant. Highlights: - city garden - Ludwigshöhe viewing...
- 4.5 (72)·Hard·6.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The Kybfelsensteig is an extraordinarily beautiful hiking trail in the Black Forest. The starting point of the hike is the St. Valentin car park. On the way you pass the abandoned Kybfelsen Castle, of which only a few remnants remain today, which can hardly be seen with the naked eye. Highlights of the hike: - Kybrock - great views - Rehhagkopf - Kybfelsensteig - Castle ruins Kybfelsen
- 4.5 (54)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular, exciting hiking trail near Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg. This route leads from the center of Freiburg on a comfortable forest path over the Schlossberg to the pilgrimage chapel of St. Ottilien. Although the entire trail runs through a beautiful mixed forest, some great views can still be expected. The path is primarily extensive and ideal for larger group excursions. Highlights: - St. Ottilien pilgrimage chapel - Ludwigshöhe
- 4.8 (49)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic hike to the Kybfelsen, Baden-Württemberg. The Kybfelsen rock towers above Freiburg's east, where a castle was enthroned in the early Middle Ages and only a few remains of its walls remain today. The trail can be started from several places in Freiburg. The Brombeerweg trail leads steadily uphill past some of the region's mountains to the Kybfelsensteig trail. This is also a popular technical mountain bike trail. The descent is via the Kybfelsenweg back onto the...
- 4.4 (70)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular route in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg Pure nature and lots of culture is what this beautiful circular route south of Freiburg im Breisgau says. The path leads through two smaller nature reserves (Jennetal and Vogelsang) and up the Schneeberg and Schönberg mountain ranges. The landscape that is so typical of the Black Forest is particularly appealing, with its magnificent fir trees, meadows and mountains. Traces of the earlier mining can be found at the "Grube...
- 4.4 (43)·Moderate·5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis gentle loop begins at the Waldsee, a quiet lake tucked at the base of the Sternwald forest. The trail invites visitors to wander through a landscape of towering Beech and Oak trees, which serve as the "green lungs" of Freiburg. The highlight is the Wasserschlössle, a beautiful red sandstone building from 1895. Though it looks like a fairytale castle with its ornate turrets, it is actually a clever water reservoir that uses gravity to supply the city below.
- 4.6 (38)·Hard·14.2 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrChallenging, worthwhile hiking route through the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This demanding route offers quite a bit of incline, but rewards you in between and at the end with fantastic views over the Black Forest. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments at the starting point in Freiburg. Parking spaces are available and arrival by train is possible (train station Freiburg-Wiehre). The route is very well maintained and well marked throughout. The steep climbs require a...
- 4.1 (37)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrScenic, idyllic circular route on the edge of the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. From Herdern, the route first leads to the Zähringer Burg keep with a fantastic panoramic view of the region. The castle is the ruin of a hilltop castle on a foothill of the Roßkopf. Today the castle is a restaurant serving seasonal delicacies from the region. The route continues through idyllic woodland and along the Hebsackweg trail back to the starting point. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views -...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Freiburg im Breisgau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Freiburg im Breisgau is Freiburg im Breisgau nach Rheinfelden. This trail is estimated to be 101.4 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Freiburg im Breisgau?
Freiburg im Breisgau: With an ascent of 2,797 m, Freiburg im Breisgau nach Rheinfelden has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Freiburg - Hinterwaldkopf-Trail with 2,140 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Freiburg im Breisgau?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Freiburg im Breisgau is Kybfelsen from Guenterstal with a 4.4-star rating from 71 reviews.
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