Best forest trails in Hornberg
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Hornberg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.6 (16)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried circular route from Hornberg, Baden-Württemberg. The trail winds its way through the dense forest that characterises the landscape around Hornberg. Along the way, there are always views of the town and the surrounding Gutachtal valley. One highlight is the viewpoint at Karlstein, a striking rock formation. With a bit of luck, deer can be spotted in the forest or the sounds of a woodpecker can be heard. The trail is a great way to experience the nature of the Black Forest.
- 4.6 (3)·Hard·22.5 km·Est. 7–8 hrPanoramic section of the Lauterbacher Wandersteig long-distance hiking trail (stage 2). This beautiful route is 22.2 kilometres long and starts in Fohrenbühl. The trail takes you through a varied natural and cultural landscape. There are also plenty of places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Change of scenery between forest, meadows and rocky areas - Lauterbach waterfalls - View over the Sulzbach valley - Mooswald mill - Hohen Schramberg castle ruins TIME:...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·28.6 km·Est. 8.5–9 hrThis route traverses the varied landscapes of the Central Black Forest, linking the Kinzig Valley at Hornberg with the open plateau near Dunningen. The trail climbs from the steep, forested slopes around Hornberg, crossing the Fohrenbühl ridge before descending into the deep valleys surrounding Schramberg. From Schramberg, the path continues eastward, emerging from dense coniferous forests into the rolling agricultural terrain and meadows of the eastern foothills. The trail surface consists...
- Hard·19.6 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrScenic section of the long-distance hiking trail Querweg Lahr - Rottweil (stage 3). This beautiful section has a length of 19.4 km and is the third part of a 4-stage route that starts in Hornberg. The route can also be divided up individually. The route takes you through a varied natural and cultural landscape and is well signposted. There are also refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Hornberg - View of the Gutachtal valley - Hill - perennial - Buchenberg TIME 6:47 h
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Hornberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Hornberg is Hornberg - Schramberg - Dunningen. This trail is estimated to be 28.6 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Hornberg?
Hornberg: With an ascent of 1,045 m, Hornberg - Schramberg - Dunningen has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Querweg Lahr - Rottweil Etappe 3: Hornberg - Buchenberg with 894 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Hornberg?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Hornberg is On rock paths from Hornberg to the castle rocks with a 4.7-star rating from 9 reviews.