Best trails near Hornisgrinde
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Hornisgrinde: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 12 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. Hornisgrinde: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 12 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hornisgrinde are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.6 (419)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrFamily-friendly Black Forest gourmet trail in the Central/North Black Forest Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. The Mummelsee-Hornisgrinde Trail offers numerous highlights. The short but varied route takes you around Lake Mummelsee, one of the outstanding attractions in the Central/North Black Forest Nature Park. Part of the route runs along a boardwalk through the Hornisgrinde upland moor. Of course, there are also magnificent views over the Black Forest: a clearing in the Lenderswald forest...
- 4.5 (223)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in the Black Forest Centre/North Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. The Hornisgrinde is the highest mountain in the northern Black Forest and is known for its high moor and the fantastic panoramic views in the summit region. With the exception of three climbs, some of which are shorter, this very relaxed circular route to the summit of the Hornisgrinde starts at the car park at Mümmelsee. As the Mümmelsee and the Hornisgrinde are among the most popular hiking...
- 4.5 (134)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrImpressive circular route in the Black Forest Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg, Germany This varied route is a magnet for visitors and is one of the most beautiful in the Black Forest. The start is at the Seibelsäckle rest hut, first in the direction of the legendary Mümmelsee. Beautifully embedded in the beautiful Black Forest landscape, it impresses with its clear water and depth. The start is at the Seibelseckle car park. There is a restaurant to stop for refreshments after the hike. There...
- 4.5 (85)·Moderate·14.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular scenic hiking trail in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. From the Mummelsee, a beautiful forest path leads to the Hornisgrindeturm, where the former bunker and a hut are located. The highest point of the mountain is reached at the other end of the high moor. Then on to the ox barn. This is followed by a slow descent through a magnificent forest to Hinterlangenbach and from there back to the starting point. This circular route convinces with many beautiful views. Especially from...
- 4.5 (33)·Hard·12.9 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis hike leads through the heart of the northern Black Forest to the highest peak of the mountain range, the Hornisgrinde, and combines mystical cirque lakes with vast upland moors. The route starts at the Berghotel Mummelsee. From there, the trail leads steeply uphill through dense mixed mountain forests to the legendary Mummelsee, a cirque lake from the last ice age. Further up on the summit plateau of the Hornisgrinde (1,164 m), visitors hike along the high moor nature trail, where rare...
- 4.2 (29)·Hard·27.7 km·Est. 8.5–9 hrThis route is Stage 4 of the Westweg, a long-distance hiking trail from Pforzheim to Basel, which starts in Unterstmatt and ends at the Alexanderschanze. The trail follows the main ridge of the Northern Black Forest through open Grinden landscapes and climbs past the Ochsenstall mountain inn to the Hornisgrinde plateau. It descends to Mummelsee, crosses storm-sculpted slopes at the Darmstädter Hütte and Wildsee, crosses the Schliffkopf and passes the Lothar Trail as well as historic...
- 4.7 (37)·Hard·27.8 kmChallenging circular hiking trail in the Black Forest Nature Park Centre/North, Baden-Württemberg. This is a fantastic, but also quite strenuous hike in the Black Forest. It goes up the highest mountain in the northern Black Forest: the Hornisgrinde, which is characterised by high moorland landscapes. Along the way you will also find the Mummelsee lake (which can also get very crowded on warm summer days and weekends) and several rustic huts where you can stop for refreshments. The starting...
- 4.2 (20)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThe Mummelsee loop is a longer, quiet circular hiking trail with great views, which leads from the Seebach Hotel car park to the Mummelsee Trail and back again. The trail passes the Mummelsee lake and you are rewarded with great views of the valley. A good basic level of fitness is helpful due to the length of this route and possible obstacles. Some parts of the trail through the forest and quieter sections of the path are slightly overgrown, so you sometimes have to pick your way along the...
- 4.9 (6)·Hard·16.6 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrChallenging hike on the Hornisgrinde, Baden-Württemberg. This popular and quite challenging route starts at Achern railway station and leads through vineyards and cherry orchards on a sandy path to Gaishölle. In the forest, the route climbs uphill on mostly narrow paths, stepped via Hohritt, Breitenbrunnen to the B500. From there, the almost alpine trail begins along the western flank of the Hornisgrinde up to the summit. The Grinde hut with its deckchairs invites you to linger, as does the...
- 4.2 (9)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in the Black Forest Centre/North Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. With its more than 1164 metre-high summit, the Hornisgrinde is the highest mountain in the northern Black Forest and also the highest point of the hike. The route leads through picturesque forest and a high moor. Make sure you have some snacks and drinking water in your rucksack - there are no refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Hornisgrinde - Kleine Grinde -...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Hornisgrinde?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Hornisgrinde. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 11 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Hornisgrinde?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hornisgrinde is Mummelsee-Hornisgrindepfad, which has a 4.6 star rating from 419 reviews. This trail is 6.6 km long with an elevation gain of 320 m.
What is the longest trail near Hornisgrinde?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hornisgrinde is MTB Hornisgrindesteig-Tour. This trail is estimated to be 33.5 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hornisgrinde?
Hornisgrinde: With an ascent of 1,323 m, Ottenhöfen - Darmstädter Hut - Hornisgrinde has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is MTB Hornisgrindesteig-Tour with 1,249 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hornisgrinde?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hornisgrinde is Mummelsee - Bismarck Tower - Hinterlangenbach with a 4.5-star rating from 33 reviews.
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- Hornisgrinde
- Alte Baumtrotte
- Alte Baumstamm ca. 300 Jahre alt
- Straubenhöf Mühle
- Schnapsbrunnen
- Schnapsbrunnen
- Schnapsbrunnen
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Sasbachwalden
- Schnapsbrunnen
- Gaishölle
- Bismarckturm Sasbach Hornisgrinde
- Kleine Grinde
- Schlossberg
- Brigittenschloss
- Münsterblick
- Alde Gott Dachterrasse
- Naturpark-AugenBlick Hörchenberg
- Murkopf
- Schnapsbrunnen
- Schindelskopf