Best trails near Rötteln Castle
4.2(100 reviews)
Rötteln Castle: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 4 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. Rötteln Castle: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 4 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Rötteln Castle are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (74)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried, idyllic circular route in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful circular route begins at the foot of Rötteln Castle, one of the largest and most impressive castle ruins in southern Baden. There is an entrance fee to visit the castle. The route continues through the beautiful Black Forest landscape, through wildly romantic and tranquil forests to the Rümminger Moos nature reserve. The Rümminger Moos is a damp oak-hornbeam forest that has been designated a nature reserve....
- 4.2 (19)·Hard·26.4 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrThis route follows stage 12 of the Westweg, a long-distance trail from Pforzheim to Basel, beginning in Kandern and ending at the Basel Badischer Bahnhof. The path winds through the narrow Wolfsschlucht gorge and beech forests toward Hammerstein and Egerten. It passes the Wollbach vineyards, the extensive medieval Rötteln castle ruins, and the historic Rötteln Church before crossing the Tüllinger Berg ridge to the Ottilien-Kirche, offering panoramic views of Lörrach and Basel. The final...
- 4.7 (5)·Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis route leads from the medieval Rötteln Castle across the Swiss border to Basel. Situated in the border triangle between Germany, France and Switzerland, this castle, the landmark of Lörrach, has seen a lot. This route starts at the castle and leads to Basel, passing the Rhine on the way.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Rötteln Castle?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Rötteln Castle is Rötteln Castle - Rümminger Moos, which has a 4.6 star rating from 74 reviews. This trail is 8.7 km long with an elevation gain of 263 m.
What is the longest trail near Rötteln Castle?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Rötteln Castle is Westweg Stage 12 West: Kandern to Basel. This trail is estimated to be 26.4 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Rötteln Castle?
Rötteln Castle: With an ascent of 670 m, Westweg Stage 12 West: Kandern to Basel has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Grüttpark - Rötteln Castle - Rümmingen with 476 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Rötteln Castle?
The most popular and difficult trail near Rötteln Castle is Westweg Stage 12 West: Kandern to Basel with a 4.2-star rating from 19 reviews.