Best trails near Alb
4.5(109 reviews)
Alb: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 12 trails will get you there, including hiking, backpacking, and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Alb: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 12 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Alb are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.9 (37)·Hard·18.8 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows stage 5 of the Schluchtensteig and connects St. Blasien with Todtmoos on a scenically diverse section. The hike first leads up to the Lehenkopf Tower, which offers wide views of the St. Blasien Dome, before crossing the open mountain meadows of the Hotzenwald. Special highlights include the idyllic Klosterweiher pond and the glacial high valley of Ibach with panoramic views stretching all the way to the Swiss Alps, followed by a switchback-filled descent through the...
- 4.5 (35)·Hard·19.6 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows stage 4 of the Schluchtensteig and connects Oberfischbach with St. Blasien on a particularly scenic section. The hike leads up to the rocky summit of the Bildstein, the highest point of the entire trail, which offers a sweeping view over Lake Schluchsee all the way to the Alps. After descending to the lakeshore, the path runs through dense coniferous forests and the wildly romantic Windberg Gorge before ending directly in front of the imposing dome of St....
- 4.8 (8)·Hard·17.2 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrAdventurous, wonderful hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. This picturesque hiking route leads from the dam along the banks of the popular Schluchsee lake. The trail continues through the wild and romantic nature of the Black Forest and ends at the famous cathedral of St. Blasien. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic Black Forest nature - Old town of St. Blasien - River Alb
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route follows the Domsteig, a certified premium hiking trail, and offers a varied circular walk around the spa town of St. Blasien along a stretch of stunning natural and cultural beauty. The tour begins at the Haus des Gastes in the idyllic spa gardens and leads along the Tuskulumweg to the Luisenruhe, which boasts a newly designed pavilion and a magnificent view of the cathedral. Highlights include the Windberg Waterfall, the traditional “Groll und Schmoll Bench”, a spacious wildlife...
- 4.7 (2)·Hard·63.7 km·Est. 19.5–21.5 hrPopular long-distance hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg The Albsteig Schwarzwald is an 83-kilometre long-distance hiking trail that leads through the unspoilt Black Forest and climbs 2,700 metres in altitude. This long-distance hiking trail is a true nature experience! You hike through tranquil forests, past bubbling streams, breathtaking waterfalls and magnificent viewpoints. Starting in Albbruck, the long-distance hiking trail leads up to the highest mountain in the Black...
- 4.2 (3)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrScenic section of the long-distance hiking trail Albsteig Schwarzwald (stage 4 - east) In St. Blasien, the Albweg splits into the east and west routes. This section, which follows the eastern route, runs from St. Blasien to Menzenschwand in the Black Forest and leads through the valley floor of the Menzenschwander Alb0 . You walk mostly on good forest paths, past a small reservoir to the Hubertusplatz. Highlights of the hike: - bottom of the Menzenschwander Alb valley - Idyllic biotope -...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Alb?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Alb. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 10 hiking trails, 7 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Alb?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Alb is Schluchtensteig Stage 5: St. Blasien - Todtmoos, which has a 4.9 star rating from 37 reviews. This trail is 18.8 km long with an elevation gain of 710 m.
What is the longest trail near Alb?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Alb is Albsteig Schwarzwald Ost (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 63.7 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Alb?
Alb: With an ascent of 2,797 m, Albsteig Schwarzwald Ost (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Innerlehen, Saint Blasien, and Schluch Lake with 1,377 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Alb?
The most popular and difficult trail near Alb is Schluchtensteig Stage 5: St. Blasien - Todtmoos with a 4.9-star rating from 37 reviews.
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- Menzenschwander Wasserfall
- Tusculum Wasserfall
- Mittleres Albtal
- Lehenkopf
- Oberer Kriegsbach-Wasserfall
- Floriansquelle
- Spießhorn
- Kohlenmeiler
- Lehenkopfturm
- Windberg-Wasserfall
- Hochkopfhütte
- Blick ins Menzenschwander Tal
- Alb
- Fünfwegscheidhütte
- Unterer Kriegsbach-Wasserfall
- Kloster St. Blasien
- Weißenstein
- Koepfle
- Geburtshaus Winterhalter
- Feldbergblick