Best forest trails in Altensteig

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Explore the most popular forest trails near Altensteig with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Altensteig - Hornberg
4.7 (9)·Hard·11.5 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
Close to nature, idyllic circular hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg. You hike on natural paths on this picturesque circuit through the Black Forest and always have fantastic views. This circular hike is also particularly popular with mushroom pickers, since good finds are made here in the season. Highlights of the round: - Paths close to nature - Ideal for mushroom picking - Nice views
#2 - Rund um Überberg
4.8 (4)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#3 - From Berneck into the Köllbachtal
3.3 (4)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#4 - Wart - Wenden Loop
4.7 (3)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
There are restaurants in Wenden.
#5 - Über Berneck und Überberg
3.2 (2)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
#6 - Über Simmersfeld am Köllbach entlang
2.9 (5)·Hard·13.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
Near-natural hiking trail in Altensteig, Baden-Württemberg. It goes into the beautiful Black Forest Nature Park. Start is Altensteig, not far from the Eichwaldhalle. It goes first in a northwesterly direction to the Ettmannsweiler. From this elevated hamlet you have beautiful views of the adjacent fields and trails, which, snow-covered in winter, invite you to go skiing. This is followed by a magnificent forest belt and we continue to Simmersfeld. The climatic health resort of Simmersfeld is...
#7 - Von Simmersfeld nach Bad Herrenalb
Hard·16.7 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hr
The route begins in Simmersfeld and ends at the Swiss meadow in Bad Herrenalb. Shortly before the goal you hike at the foot of the Wurstberg.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Altensteig?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Altensteig is Von Simmersfeld nach Bad Herrenalb. This trail is estimated to be 16.7 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Altensteig?

Altensteig: With an ascent of 2,519 ft, Von Simmersfeld nach Bad Herrenalb has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Altensteig - Hornberg with 1,765 ft of elevation gain.