Best trails near Ellbachsee
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Ellbachsee: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 7 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ellbachsee: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Ellbachsee are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 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...
- 4.5 (54)·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...
- 4.3 (42)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPicturesque, varied circular route through the Kniebis-Alexanderschanze nature reserve, Baden-Württemberg. The Allbachsee with its viewing platform, a small waterfall (Rosshimmel waterfall) and fantastic panoramic views make this hike particularly varied. The route starts at the Alexanderschanze car park and initially leads downhill into the Gutellbachtal, past the Rosshimmel waterfall and on to Lake Elbach. From there there is a climb to the starting point. Highlights: - Ellbachsee view -...
- 4.7 (25)·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 (31)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful circular route with fantastic views in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This varied round leads through the Black Forest idyll around Kniebis. It goes on pleasant forest paths through the unique landscape and there are always great opportunities for fantastic views of the surroundings. There are places to stop for refreshments in Kniebis. Highlights of the circular hike: - Lake Elbach - Rosshimmel waterfall - Wolftalblick There are places to stop for refreshments in Kniebis.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Ellbachsee?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Ellbachsee. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Ellbachsee?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ellbachsee is Ellbachsee and Sankenbach waterfalls from Kniebis, which has a 4.4 star rating from 79 reviews. This trail is 8.4 km long with an elevation gain of 367 m.
What is the longest trail near Ellbachsee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ellbachsee is Baiersbronner Himmelsweg: 2-Lake Tour. This trail is estimated to be 19.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ellbachsee?
Ellbachsee: With an ascent of 777 m, Baiersbronner Himmelsweg: 2-Lake Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Baiersbronner Himmelsweg: Naturgewalten-Tour with 593 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ellbachsee?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ellbachsee 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